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Giant Leopard Moth

Hypercompe scribonia

Photo by BobbyHoward
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

White tiger moth with black spots and rings along it's wings. Can grow up to 3.5" in length.

Habitat:

Mostly the eastern US; along the edge of woodlands and in meadows

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Latimeria
What a beautiful moth, spectacular.
Photographed
PublishedMay 23, 2011

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