Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Great Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia

Observation date: February 25, 2015
Date notes: Pupa: 02/25/2015; Caterpillar: 02/15/2015
Submitted by: Christinalea
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Caterpillar was given to me February 15, 2015 - unknown where it was found or host plant. Woolly bear caterpillar with red bands. Fed on dandelion leaves. Began final molt to pupa 02/24/2015. By 02/25/2015 pupa was dry and darkened. Weather has been warm 60s and 70s - caterpillar was active and hungry when received by me. Will release when eclosed.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: February 26, 2015
Coordinator notes: Good observer note details.
Checklist region(s): United States, Travis County, Texas