Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1363355

Western sheepmoth
Hemileuca eglanterina

Observation date: July 12, 2023
Submitted by: Shirlash
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Two moths, facing and directly adjacent to each other on a plant stem, one yellow/black one orange/ black. Very warm day, possibly mating?
Status: Resident
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: July 16, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Canada, British Columbia