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Leopard Moth - Zeuzera pyrina TL: ~30 mm. Semi-translucent FW with black spots. Fluffy, white thorax marked with black spots. Long abdomen. Hosts: Trees and woody plants. Status: Uncommon.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a rural area<br /> <br /> 2021(40)<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/116505/leopard_moth_-_zeuzera_pyrina.html" title="Leopard Moth - Zeuzera pyrina"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/116505_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=qzX1JRH4Zi0OzC11Y4b2yB4wUb0%3D" width="200" height="134" alt="Leopard Moth - Zeuzera pyrina TL: ~30 mm. Semi-translucent FW with black spots. Fluffy, white thorax marked with black spots. Long abdomen. Hosts: Trees and woody plants. Status: Uncommon.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a rural area<br /> <br /> 2021(40)<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/116505/leopard_moth_-_zeuzera_pyrina.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/116504/leopard_moth_-_zeuzera_pyrina.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/116502/leopard_moth_-_zeuzera_pyrina.html Geotagged,Leopard Moth,Spring,United States,Zeuzera pyrina" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/116504/leopard_moth_-_zeuzera_pyrina.html" title="Leopard Moth - Zeuzera pyrina"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/116504_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=zGTJrEpZK36wtXdlytr%2F0k6k60E%3D" width="200" height="126" alt="Leopard Moth - Zeuzera pyrina TL: ~30 mm. Semi-translucent FW with black spots. Fluffy, white thorax marked with black spots. Long abdomen. Hosts: Trees and woody plants. Status: Uncommon.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a rural area<br /> <br /> 2021(40)<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/116505/leopard_moth_-_zeuzera_pyrina.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/116504/leopard_moth_-_zeuzera_pyrina.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/116502/leopard_moth_-_zeuzera_pyrina.html Geotagged,Leopard Moth,Spring,United States,Zeuzera pyrina" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/116502/leopard_moth_-_zeuzera_pyrina.html" title="Leopard Moth - Zeuzera pyrina"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/116502_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=CnKfuh66Xf66kcdSpAh8oBD2ffo%3D" width="124" height="152" alt="Leopard Moth - Zeuzera pyrina TL: ~30 mm. Semi-translucent FW with black spots. Fluffy, white thorax marked with black spots. Long abdomen. Hosts: Trees and woody plants. Status: Uncommon.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a rural area<br /> <br /> 2021(40)<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/116505/leopard_moth_-_zeuzera_pyrina.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/116504/leopard_moth_-_zeuzera_pyrina.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/116502/leopard_moth_-_zeuzera_pyrina.html<br /> Cossidae,Geotagged,Leopard Moth,Spring,United States,Zeuzera,Zeuzera pyrina,moth" /></a></figure> Geotagged,Leopard Moth,Spring,United States,Zeuzera pyrina Click/tap to enlarge

Leopard Moth - Zeuzera pyrina

TL: ~30 mm. Semi-translucent FW with black spots. Fluffy, white thorax marked with black spots. Long abdomen. Hosts: Trees and woody plants. Status: Uncommon.

Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a rural area

2021(40)

Leopard Moth - Zeuzera pyrina TL: ~30 mm. Semi-translucent FW with black spots. Fluffy, white thorax marked with black spots. Long abdomen. Hosts: Trees and woody plants. Status: Uncommon.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a rural area<br /> <br /> 2021(40)<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/116505/leopard_moth_-_zeuzera_pyrina.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/116504/leopard_moth_-_zeuzera_pyrina.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/116502/leopard_moth_-_zeuzera_pyrina.html Geotagged,Leopard Moth,Spring,United States,Zeuzera pyrina

Leopard Moth - Zeuzera pyrina TL: ~30 mm. Semi-translucent FW with black spots. Fluffy, white thorax marked with black spots. Long abdomen. Hosts: Trees and woody plants. Status: Uncommon.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a rural area<br /> <br /> 2021(40)<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/116505/leopard_moth_-_zeuzera_pyrina.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/116504/leopard_moth_-_zeuzera_pyrina.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/116502/leopard_moth_-_zeuzera_pyrina.html Geotagged,Leopard Moth,Spring,United States,Zeuzera pyrina

Leopard Moth - Zeuzera pyrina TL: ~30 mm. Semi-translucent FW with black spots. Fluffy, white thorax marked with black spots. Long abdomen. Hosts: Trees and woody plants. Status: Uncommon.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a rural area<br /> <br /> 2021(40)<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/116505/leopard_moth_-_zeuzera_pyrina.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/116504/leopard_moth_-_zeuzera_pyrina.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/116502/leopard_moth_-_zeuzera_pyrina.html<br /> Cossidae,Geotagged,Leopard Moth,Spring,United States,Zeuzera,Zeuzera pyrina,moth

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  1. View Calbost Niel's profile
    Calbost Niel
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    Wonderful looking moth Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      It was a surprise because they are quite uncommon here and were introduced from Europe. Posted 4 years ago
  3. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Seriously hairy! Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Christine Young's profile
      Christine Young
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      Yes, but in an odd way...the scales felt very powdery and the fuzzy thorax felt like a cotton ball. Posted 4 years ago

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The Leopard Moth

The Leopard Moth or Wood Leopard Moth is a moth of the family Cossidae. It is found primarily in Europe but also in northern Africa and Asia. It was introduced into the northeastern United States prior to 1879 and has a range extending from Maine to Pennsylvania.

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Uploaded Jun 12, 2021. Captured Jun 12, 2021 01:01 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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