Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1389849

Western sheepmoth
Hemileuca eglanterina

Observation date: August 05, 2024
Submitted by: bkzonline
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I just found this fella crawling across my driveway! No host plant nearby, but headed for the creek where there's snow berry plants, alder trees, etc. It's a cool day comapered to the 90 and 100 degrees we've been having in the North West USA.
Status: Resident
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: August 06, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Idaho, Bonner County