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Giant Leopard Moth

Hypercompe scribonia

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Field Notes

Description:

Family: Erebidae, Subfamily: Arctiinae, Tribe: Arctiini. (Common Tiger Moth) Length: 33-35 mm. White FW is boldly marked with glossy blue-black spots. Thorax has blue-black spots. Abdomen is blue-black dorsally with orange laterial stripes and segment edges. Hosts: Deciduous trees and low plants.

Habitat:

Woodlands, fields, meadows, gardens. Came to light.

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Comments (1)
ejsimon333
What a wonderful picture! Have never seen one with its wings spread like this. Thank you for posting it!

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PublishedJuly 3, 2014

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