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Giant Leopard Moth

Hypercompe scribonia

Photo by Robert Emond
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Mostly black bristled caterpillar with brown underside and brown segments. At least 5 were spotted in a tall weed field in Gainesville, FL.

Habitat:

Tall grassy fields in a hardwood forest of Prairie Creek Preserve--Lodge Trail.

Species ID Suggestions

Giant Leopard moth

Hypercompe scribonia

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