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Giant leopard moth ( larvae )

Hypercompe scribonia

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Field Notes

Description:

Black, fuzzy caterpillar with a few white hairs and orange breathing spiracles

Reference Links:

UF/IFAS - University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

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PublishedDecember 20, 2017

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