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Jute Hairy Caterpillar

Spilosoma obliqua

Photo by 19cclatchey
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Field Notes

Description:

Caterpillar found in Maryland!

Species ID Suggestions

Giant Leopard Moth

Hypercompe scribonia

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Comments (1)
ForestDragon
Spilosoma obliqua is not found in North America. The caterpillar looks a bit different than yours here. Your caterpillar looks to be a good match for a Giant Leopard Moth. Cool find!
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PublishedMay 2, 2018

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