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Buck Moth

Hemileuca electra

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Description:

This Buck Moth landed in a bush in front of me and flailed to get free. I was able to get these shots when it got free. It was a bright orange on the underside and black and white on the top. There is a yellow crescent on each of the forewings. The hind wings have a spot on the underside.

Habitat:

Chaparral

Reference Links:

Species Hemileuca electra - Hodges#7736 - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedNovember 19, 2013

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