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Giant Leopard Moth Caterpillar

Hypercompe scribonia

4 Comments

Joseph R. Godreau
Joseph R. Godreau 8 years ago

The link you provided shows a great comparison.

Joseph R. Godreau
Joseph R. Godreau 8 years ago

A few others have mentioned or questioned the same thing... and I believe you're right. Thanks again for your help.

ForestDragon
ForestDragon 8 years ago

There may even be a hint of the red banding in your image.

ForestDragon
ForestDragon 8 years ago

Looking at the length of the hairs on your caterpillar, as well as the fact that it is solid black, I suggest that this may actually be a Giant Leopard Moth caterpillar. :-) Here is a nice comparison: http://bugguide.net/node/view/349913

Joseph R. Godreau
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Joseph R. Godreau

Michigan, USA

Spotted on Sep 21, 2015
Submitted on Sep 25, 2015

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