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Hypercompe scribonia
Also referred to as the Eyed Tiger Moth. This species has a wingspan of 3 inches (nearly 8 cm). The wings of this moth are bright white with a pattern of neat black blotches, some solid and some hollow. The abdomen is dark blue with orange markings, the male has a narrow yellow line on the sides. Its legs have black and white bands. Adult moths are strictly nocturnal and do not generally fly before nightfall
The caterpillar is of the "Woolly Bear" kind, with a thick coat of black bristles (setae) and red or orange colored bands between its segments which become conspicuous when caterpillar rolls into a ball for defense.
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Thank you Melissa
Mary this is a wonderful spot! Very nice photo's!
Thank you Karen, Gerardo and Small wonders - @ Small wonders isn't it fun to learn new things about the nature that surrounds us? I am totally fascinated with nature and how much so many people miss. I didn't know they liked Dandelions - so I learned something new too - thank you!
Great spot! I just learned today that Dandelion is a host plant for the Giant Leopard Moth ;)
Wonderful!
What a beauty!