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Giant Leopard Moth Caterpillar

Hypercompe scribonia

Description:

A leopard moth caterpillar (woolly bear) on its way to scarf down more vital nutrients for its transformation. This one seemed like a young instar.

Habitat:

Shady mixed forest in September, hot temperature and high humidity.

Notes:

Additional Resource(s): >>> http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/MISC...

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Matthew Hammond
Spotted by
Matthew Hammond

Hot Springs, Arkansas, USA

Spotted on Sep 2, 2019
Submitted on Sep 19, 2019

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