Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1370996

New England buckmoth
Hemileuca lucina

Observation date: September 09, 2023
Submitted by: Mothstar
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was hot and humid - 80sF- and breezy. It landed on my arm. It was injured- it was walking shakily and then would fall onto the shamrock clumps and fall on its back. I turned it upright and it continued to walk along the grass/ground plants.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: September 11, 2023
Coordinator notes: Likely has mated and is now fading away.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maine, Knox County