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Photo of Giant Leopard Moth (<i>Hypercompe scribonia</i>)
DiOhio wrote:
Giant Leopard Moth (Hypercompe scribonia)

A Giant Leopard moth caterpillar rolled up in a defensive nature just like the Woolly bear caterpillar does. the coarse black setae does NOT sting. This cat overwinters, like the Woolly Bear.