Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1248295

Great Leopard Moth
Hypercompe scribonia

Observation date: May 12, 2020
Submitted by: David Miller
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Insect was perched inside window pane in sun-exposed side of toolshed at mid-afternoon time. Secreted brown viscous fluid from forehead when handled. Transported insect to leafy brush where it remained sedentary for the extent of observation.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: January 27, 2021
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Louisiana, Bossier Parish