Hypercompe scribonia - Giant Leopard Moth

Hypercompe scribonia - Giant Leopard Moth

These stunning white and black moths are named for their spots - resembling a leopard's if you use your imagination. The one at left is a little worn. I'm not sure what the small moth in this photo is.

Watauga Co., NC 7/2/12

Hypercompe scribonia - Giant Leopard Moth

Carroll Co., VA 7/4/07

Hypercompe scribonia - Giant Leopard Moth

Carroll Co., VA 7/4/07

Hypercompe scribonia - Giant Leopard Moth

Carroll Co., VA 7/8/07

Hypercompe scribonia - Giant Leopard Moth

Carroll Co., VA 7/18/13

Hypercompe scribonia - Giant Leopard Moth

caterpillar, Caswell Co., NC 5/30/10

Hypercompe scribonia - Giant Leopard Moth

caterpillar, Chapel Hill, NC 10/3/04

Hypercompe scribonia - Giant Leopard Moth

caterpillar, Durham, NC 8/19/06

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