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Western Sheep Moth

Hemileuca eglanterina

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Saturniidae ›Genus: Hemileuca

About

The sheep moth, or common sheep moth (Hemileuca eglanterina), is a member of the family Saturniidae of silk moths and is native to western North America. In California, its range is west of the Sierran crest and the mountains of Southern California, ranging near to the coast. The moth is dayflying and appears in summer. It feeds on plants of three genera: Ceanothus, Rhamnus (including coffeeberry), and Rosa. Nuttall's sheep moth and one other species are...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Sheep Moth?
The scientific name of Western Sheep Moth is Hemileuca eglanterina.
What kingdom does Western Sheep Moth belong to?
Western Sheep Moth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Western Sheep Moth belong to?
Western Sheep Moth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Western Sheep Moth belong to?
Western Sheep Moth belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Western Sheep Moth belong to?
Western Sheep Moth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Western Sheep Moth belong to?
Western Sheep Moth belongs to the family Saturniidae.
What genus does Western Sheep Moth belong to?
Western Sheep Moth belongs to the genus Hemileuca.