Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 978992

Great Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia

Observation date: June 14, 2014
Submitted by: Fiona Capuano
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: nighttime, 78F temperature, in Roslyn Heights, Long Island, NY wings felt dusty, silky, could be like small scales....it was on a white table outside in a lit garden patio. flew onto the table and then moved slowly, then did not move anyone before anyone approached it.
Status: Resident
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: July 03, 2014
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New York, Nassau County