Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1132268

Western sheepmoth
Hemileuca eglanterina

Observation date: August 04, 2017
Submitted by: Edie
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth (I think) was sighted on flower (type unknown) near rocks on the bluff top trail at The Sea Ranch. The location is next to the ocean, large meadows, cypress trees are nearby. It is at the border of Sonoma and Mendecino counties.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: October 04, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Sonoma County