Western Sheepmoth -  Hemileuca eglanterina annulata.
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dorsal view

ventral

close-up of plumed antennae

close-up of abdomen


Photo Details
Located June 26, 2006 - White Pine slide area at Little Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake County, Utah
1. dorsal view
2. ventral
3. close-up of antennae
4. close-up of abdomen
©Nicky Davis

Pronunciation
hem-ih-LOO-kuh   eh-glan-ter-EE-nuh   an-nyou-LAY-tuh

Host Plant :  Ribes

Hemileuca hera uses purshia tridentata

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