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Giant Leopard Moth Caterpillar - Hypercompe scribonia When disturbed, they curl up and their red intersegmental rings become visible through their black hairs. This one was a late instar and had really vibrant, red rings.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Rural yard Fall,Geotagged,Giant Leopard Moth,Hypercompe,Hypercompe scribonia,United States,caterpillar,larva Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Giant Leopard Moth Caterpillar - Hypercompe scribonia

When disturbed, they curl up and their red intersegmental rings become visible through their black hairs. This one was a late instar and had really vibrant, red rings.

Habitat: Rural yard

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The Giant Leopard Moth

The Giant Leopard Moth or Eyed Tiger Moth is a moth of the family Arctiidae. It is distributed throughout the southern Ontario and southern and eastern United States from New England to Mexico. The obsolete name ''Ecpantheria scribonia'' is still occasionally encountered.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Feb 28, 2023. Captured Oct 13, 2021 13:47 in 254 Newport Rd, Greene, CT 02827, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/99s
  • ISO500
  • 100mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.

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