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Giant Leopard Moth

Hypercompe scribonia

Photo by dferris
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Field Notes

Description:

Caterpillar with black spines with black and red skin. Found on a Purple loosestrife plant.

Habitat:

Tall Grass Wetland riparian zone

Reference Links:

Species Hypercompe scribonia - Giant Leopard Moth - Hodges#8146 - BugGuide.Net

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