Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1355045

Great Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia

Observation date: May 04, 2023
Submitted by: calliebpierce
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Not sure what happened to its backside but poor guy may not make it. It just does not look normal. It was found in the driveway on asphalt and it's legs were twitching as if a seizure. Did not appear to have been run over.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 04, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, South Carolina, Horry County