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Giant Leopard Moth Caterpillar

Hypercompe scribonia

Photo by ConorSheaWing
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Black fuzzy caterpillar with red stripes in between body segments.

Notes:

I know this is a moth caterpillar but I don't remember which one.

Species ID Suggestions

Giant Leopard Moth Caterpillar

Hypercompe scribonia

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Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (2)
ConorSheaWing
Yes, they're just hidden from view by his spikes.
Jacob Gorneau
It looks like the red banding is only between two segments. Was it between more?

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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The Color Red
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Moths of the World
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Wildlife of Northeastern USA
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Creatures of Pennsylvania

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PublishedJuly 25, 2013

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