Giant leopard moth
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The giant leopard moth is a moth of the family Erebidae. They are distributed through North America from southern Ontario, and southern and eastern United States through New England, Mexico, and south
Giant leopard moth hypercompe scribonia 3
Larval stage
Caterpillar in typical defensive ball
Caterpillar with typical red stripes
Arctiinae
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The Arctiinae are a large and diverse subfamily of moths with around 11,000 species found all over the world, including 6,000 neotropical species. This subfamily includes the groups commonly known as
Giant leopard moth
…into sunlight if too cold. The male effectuates the locomotion, while the female folds her legs to make her easier to carry. The caterpillar is of the "woolly bear" kind, with a thick coat of black bristles (setae) and red or orange bands between its segments, which become conspicuous when the caterpillar rolls…
Apantesis phalerata
Banded woolly bear, Pyrrharctia isabella
Copulation in tiger moth
Tiger moth laying eggs