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Giant Leopard Moth Caterpillar

Hypercompe scribonia

Spotting Image 1

Description:

Dangerously fluffy.

1 Species ID Suggestions

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ForestDragon
ForestDragon 6 years ago
Giant Leopard Moth caterpillar
Hypercompe scribonia Species Hypercompe scribonia - Giant Leopard Moth - Hodges#8146 - BugGuide.Net


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3 Comments

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ForestDragon
ForestDragon 6 years ago

These are beautiful and not dangerous. There is no worry for getting stung or irritated by this species. :-)

maplemoth662
maplemoth662 6 years ago

A very beautiful caterpillar....

Christine Y.
Christine Y. 6 years ago

Compare to Hypercompe scribonia (Giant Leopard Moth) caterpillar.

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19jpatek
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19jpatek

Maryland, USA

Spotted on Dec 13, 2017
Submitted on Dec 13, 2017

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