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Giant Leopard Moth caterpillar

Hypercompe scribonia

Photo by Georgina3
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Field Notes

Description:

Large caterpillar, approximately 2 inches long. Very stiff black bristles/spines with orange red segments showing through.

Habitat:

Urban garden on ground underneath red-stemmed dogwood.

Species ID Suggestions

Giant leopard moth caterpillar

Hypercompe scribonia

Reference Link
Ornithoptera80
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