Nevada Buck Moth
Hemileuca nevadensis Stretch, 1872
Family: Saturniidae
Status: Uncommon local resident
Range: Western United States extending northeast to the Great Lakes region.
Larval Hostplant(s): Various species of Willows (Salix sp.) and Cottonwoods (Populus sp.)
NENHP Ranking: Not listed
Broods/Flight Times: One autumn flight (Sept – Oct).
Habitat: Riparian areas
Avg. Wingspan: 2 – 2 1/2 Inches
Found at:
Overwintering: As eggs
Similar Species:
Notes: Females lack orange hairs at the tip of the abdomen.
