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Giant Leopard Moth

Hypercompe scribonia

Photo by EllieT.Brand
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Field Notes

Description:

White moth with black dots and vivid eyespots.

Habitat:

Has a wide range from Canada to Florida and eats leaves off shrubs, trees and other woody stem plants. Likes many of our Florida plants. Nocturnal.

Notes:

One of my students found this moth. We thought it was dead but it started moving after awhile. I released it into the trees in the school courtyard.

Reference Links:

Giant Leopard Moth - Hypercompe scribonia - Overview, Giant leopard moth

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PublishedApril 2, 2016

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