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Giant leopard moth (larva)

Hypercompe scribonia

Spotting Image 1

Description:

A black caterpillar about 5 cm long with bushy black hairs and reddish ridges along the length of its body.

Habitat:

Under pot on the preserve

1 Species ID Suggestions

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Aaron_G
Aaron_G 11 years ago
Giant leopard moth (larva)
Hypercompe scribonia Species Hypercompe scribonia - Giant Leopard Moth - Hodges#8146 - BugGuide.Net


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Aaron_G
Aaron_G 10 years ago

Common and scientific names added.

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ForestDragon
ForestDragon 11 years ago

Hi nveazie! It looks like you have an ID for your caterpillar. It would be great to see some more spottings from you as well!

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Aaron_G
Aaron_G 11 years ago

Nice find and welcome to Project Noah! :-)

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nveazie
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nveazie

Poughkeepsie, USA

Spotted on Sep 20, 2012
Submitted on Sep 20, 2012

Spotted for Mission

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