Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1356222

Great Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia

Observation date: May 21, 2023
Submitted by: Alison_peta
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: About the size of a wooly bear but all black. He has been living on my porch for a few weeks and I have even set him outside but he finds his way back. I thought he had died but today he seems to be making a chrysalis, I think??
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: May 22, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Vermont, Rutland County