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Nevada Buck Moth? - Hemileuca nevadensis

Nevada Buck Moth? - Hemileuca nevadensis
Escondido, San Diego County, California, USA
November 17, 2012
There were dozens of these moths in the same spot and exactly one year as a previous spotting of the confirmed Nevada Buck Moth. This moth never flew where all others never seemed to land. This one was in grass shaded by Eucalyptus trees in coastal scrub near Lake Hodges.

First spotting:

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Moved- nevadensis
Moved from ID Request.

Yes, your images depict Hemileuca nevadensis. This individual is female, hence why it was not flying.

Nice images.

 
Thank you
Hi Ryan, thank you so much for your quick response, information and comment!

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