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Arthropods
Chinati Sheepmoth
Hemileuca chinatiensis
Authorship: (Tinkham)
Records
It was observed 13 October 2012 at Prospect Pits by V. Mata-Silva (UTEP) [Photo].
Taxonomic Classification
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumArthropoda (Arthropods)
ClassInsecta (Insects)
OrderLepidoptera (Moths and Butterflies)
FamilySATURNIDAE (Silkworm and Royal Moth Family)
GenusHemileuca
Specieschinatiensis
Recent Observations
Sourced from iNaturalist
Hemileuca chinatiensis (opens in new tab)IMRS
IMRSbrunfelsiaApr 2, 2010Hudspeth County, TX, USA
Hemileuca chinatiensis (opens in new tab)chris_and_pamela_pipesOct 13, 2026Texas, US
observation #402609711 (opens in new tab)n8richardsonSep 22, 2026Page, AZ, US
observation #348755730 (opens in new tab)jefboekeApr 10, 2026Page, AZ, US
Chinati Sheepmoth (opens in new tab)lawnboyroyOct 9, 2025Texas, US
Chinati Sheepmoth (opens in new tab)stephenfalickSep 28, 2025Pecos County, US-TX, US
Chinati Sheepmoth (opens in new tab)stephenfalickSep 28, 2025Brewster County, US-TX, US
Hemileuca chinatiensis (opens in new tab)caterpillarofsocietyMar 15, 2025Chaves County, NM, USA
Hemileuca chinatiensis (opens in new tab)caterpillarofsocietyMar 15, 2025Chaves County, NM, USA
Chinati Sheepmoth (opens in new tab)elianakdOct 13, 2024Texas, US
Conservation assessments from the following sources:
- NatureServe Explorer
- IUCN Red List
- Texas Parks & Wildlife — Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN)
| IUCN Red List | Not assessed |
|---|---|
| NatureServe Global (opens in new tab) | G3Vulnerable |
| NatureServe (Texas) (opens in new tab) | S2Imperiled |
| Texas SGCN | SGCNListed |