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Giant Leopard Moth Caterpillar

Hypercompe scribonia

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Species ID Suggestions

Giant Leopard Moth

Hypercompe scribonia

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Joseph R. Godreau
A few others have mentioned or questioned the same thing... and I believe you're right. Thanks again for your help.
ForestDragon
There may even be a hint of the red banding in your image.
ForestDragon
Looking at the length of the hairs on your caterpillar, as well as the fact that it is solid black, I suggest that this may actually be a Giant Leopard Moth caterpillar. :-) Here is a nice comparison: http://bugguide.net/node/view/349913

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PublishedSeptember 25, 2015

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