Hemileuca burnsi

Watson, J.H., 1910

Burns' buckmoth

Hemileuca burnsi is a of buck moth in the Saturniidae, commonly known as Burns' buckmoth. It is native to North America. The species is assigned MONA/Hodges number 7737. As a member of the Hemileuca, it belongs to a group of day-flying whose caterpillars possess urticating (stinging) spines.

Hemileuca burnsi with scale by Lake Mead NRA Public Affairs. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hemileuca burnsi: /ˌhɛmɪˈluːkə ˈbɜrnzaɪ/

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Identification

As a Hemileuca , are day-flying with reduced mouthparts and do not feed. Specific diagnostic features distinguishing H. burnsi from are not documented in available sources. The is characterized by activity and caterpillars with stinging spines.

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Distribution

North America. Specific range boundaries within North America are not documented in available sources.

Similar Taxa

Hemileuca nevadensisAnother North American buck moth ; both share activity and stinging caterpillars, but are distinguished by geographic distribution and specific preferences
Hemileuca eglanterinaSheep moth, a western North American with highly variable coloration; differs in geographic range and specific plant associations

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Taxonomic Notes

The was described by J.H. Watson in 1910. The Hemileuca currently comprises 24 recognized species in North America, though this number may expand with -based studies.