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Giant Leopard Moth

Hypercompe scribonia

Photo by pixygiggles
Published on Project Noah
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36.2002, -85.4937

Field Notes

Notes:

I think this may be a Giant Leopard Moth Caterpillar, but I'm not completely positive. I found it in my yard today and took the opportunity to get some photographs.

Updated as Giant Leopard Moth, Hypercompe scribonia 2/16/12

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)

Indeed, you are correct. The conspicuous red bands are indicative of that species.

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