Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1190802

Great Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia

Observation date: October 06, 2018
Submitted by: Arnsaga
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Stretched out on concrete paver in front of door under raised deck. Curled into a coil when disturbed. Overcast night sky, 55F, 83% humidity. Nearest plants 10' away, grass. House set in grove of pine, oak, maple, birch and other deciduous trees, blueberry bushes, native asters, mixed native bushes down to shoreline.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: September 02, 2020
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maine, Cumberland County