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CATERPILLAR of Giant Leopard Moth? - Hypercompe scribonia
Copyright © 2013 PAUL R. BARNETT

CATERPILLAR of Giant Leopard Moth? - Hypercompe scribonia
TUSCALOOSA, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, USA
August 28, 2013
Size: Two Inches Long
Happen to see this interesting Caterpillar resting on the brick wall of My front porch. After some research, I believe it is a type of Tiger Moth. Maybe a Giant Leopard Moth caterpillar. When I was a Kid, We used to call Them Wooly Bears, and They do sting if touched. Would appreciate a positive I.D. and a picture of the Adult Moth.
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Contributed by PAUL BARNETT on 28 August, 2013 - 1:25pm
Last updated 22 August, 2017 - 11:58pm

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CONFIRMED I.D.
This is the "Hpercompe Scribonia Caterpillar". Common name of the adult moth is "Giant Leopard or Eyed Tiger".
Thanks for Your I.D.
Paul
… PAUL BARNETT, 3 September, 2013 - 11:51am login or register to post comments

Hypercompe scribonia
Hypercompe scribonia
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