Buck Moth larva (Hemileuca maia)

On a twig beneath large hardwoods in a dense mixed hardwood/coniferous forest in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US

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Christine Young

Lion

Nice!! You found the light form, so cool. They are endangered in CT. Posted 7 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Wow! Really?! I will have to look at its conservation status! I was going to post some more information later. Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Yep. I think it's at least considered "threatened" in Maine. Not sure about other states. Posted 7 years ago
  2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
      
      Lion
      
      It seems to be secure here, so that is good! Posted 7 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

What a spotter you are! Posted 7 years ago

englishindiangirl

Lion

Gosh! It's a lovely creature. But reading about it has just changed my mind lol!
Posted 7 years ago

The Buck moth

The buck moth is a common insect found in oak forests, stretching in the United States from the southeast to the northeast and as far west as Texas and Kansas. It was first described by Dru Drury in 1773. The larvae typically emerge in a single generation in the spring.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling