Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1363579

Great Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia

Observation date: June 17, 2023
Submitted by: ramapo.bug-eyed
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on football field artificial turf after a morning HS commencement ceremony; sunny & breezy after 1-2 days of rain. White field-marking lines would have been good camouflage. Docile & cooperative for photos & moving to safety.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: July 15, 2023
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, New Jersey, Sussex County