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Common Sheepmoth

Hemileuca eglanterina

Photo by JoshuaGSmith
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Riparian woodland

Notes:

This colorful moth was found dead at a nature center in the local mountains. 2nd photo shows ventral side.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
JoshuaGSmith
I agree James! I was pretty surprised when I found this.

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PublishedFebruary 28, 2015

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