Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1212929

Great Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia

Observation date: June 29, 2019
Date notes: Initially witnessed moth on June 28, 2019, then again June 29 in same general location.
Submitted by: Chris232323
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Initially observed larger moth on June 28, 2019 & again morning on June 29. On June 29, larger moth was with a smaller moth, same species, and I believe they were copulating.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: June 29, 2019
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Frederick County