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Giant Leopard Moth Caterpillar
Hypercompe scribonia
34.4828, -93.1494
Field Notes
Description:
The larvae of the Giant Leopard Moth, also called the Eyed Tiger Moth. This caterpillar, in the 'woolly bear' category for it's many black bristles, is supposedly not a stinging one, but I didn't touch it to find out!
Habitat:
It was roaming across our yard in late fall in the leaf cover beneath deciduous growth in late autumn. It made its way across a rug and down into the yard with much haste and whimsy.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 30, 2016
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