Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1282769

Great Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia

Observation date: August 16, 2014
Submitted by: CelestiHel
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On a rotted log very near the reservoir waterfront, deep in the forested area. The clover serves as scale.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: December 31, 2020
Coordinator notes: Some P. isabella instars are all black, too (they're quite variable), but from the photo I believe this is H. scribonia, the Great Leopard Moth.
Checklist region(s): United States, Vermont, Addison County