Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1384991

Great Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia

Observation date: July 03, 2024
Submitted by: mhansen
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This moth was encountered on our back patio. Weather was mostly sunny, light breezes, 82 degrees F. The moth was not very active, very slow moving, easy to gently pick up for brief examination.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: July 04, 2024
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Maryland, Montgomery County

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