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Giant Leopard Moth (8146)

Hypercompe scribonia
Adult visually very striking with white wings adorned with black spots sometimes appearing iridescent blue
Larvae are known as giant woolly bears with red bands between body segments.
Late instar caterpillar mostly black with tufts of stiff black hairs.
Rolls up head to tail when disturbed.
Have orange or red spiracles

Giant Leopard Moth (8146)
Giant Leopard Moth (8146)
Giant Leopard Moth (8146)
Giant Leopard Moth Caterpillar (8146)
Giant Leopard Moth Caterpillar (8146)
Giant Leopard Moth Caterpillar (8146)

Giant Leopard Moth Caterpillar (8146)

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