Giant Leopard Moth (Hypercombe scribonia)

 

Caterpillar HostplantsA wide variety of plants, including, according to Covell, banana, cabbage, cherry, dandelion, maples, orange, sunflowers, violets and willows.
Seasonal Flight Data
General NotesCaterpillar is black and bristley and will roll up in a ball when handled, allowing you to see the reddish intersegmental rings.

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