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Jute Hairy Caterpillar

Spilosoma obliqua

Spotting Image 1

Description:

Caterpillar found in Maryland!

1 Species ID Suggestions

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ForestDragon
ForestDragon 5 years ago
Giant Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia Species Hypercompe scribonia - Giant Leopard Moth - Hodges#8146 - BugGuide.Net


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ForestDragon
ForestDragon 5 years ago

Spilosoma obliqua is not found in North America. The caterpillar looks a bit different than yours here. Your caterpillar looks to be a good match for a Giant Leopard Moth. Cool find!

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19cclatchey
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19cclatchey

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Spotted on May 2, 2018
Submitted on May 2, 2018

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