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Buck Moth - Hemileuca grotei
Copyright © 2008 Mike Quinn

Buck Moth - Hemileuca grotei
Along Barton Creek, Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA
April 26, 2008
Found while beating on oak, Quercus. And yes, when Buck Moth caterpillars fall on you, they hurt!
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Contributed by Mike Quinn on 21 November, 2008 - 7:34pm
Last updated 22 November, 2008 - 7:52am

Moved
Moved from Hemileuca.
… Mike Quinn, 22 November, 2008 - 7:52am login or register to post comments

Looks like
Based on features and its location I'd say Hemileuca grotei.
… Ryan, 22 November, 2008 - 7:29am login or register to post comments

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