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Giant Leopard Moth

Hypercompe scribonia

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

Very large white moth with spots. Most spots are hollow and a few others are just black spots. The legs and antennae have some dark blue metallic coloration

Habitat:

On the porch of a house in a neighborhood with lots of pasture, pine, and oak trees.

Reference Links:

Species Hypercompe scribonia - Giant Leopard Moth - Hodges#8146 - BugGuide.Net

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Comments (1)
Watson5
What a beautiful moth and great pics to show the metallic blue coloring. Such precise markings too. Nature is full of cool things. Thanks for sharing this one with us.

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PublishedFebruary 18, 2020

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