The Giant Leopard Moth (Hypercompe scribonia) is a moth that is distributed through North America- from south Ontario and southern and eastern United States through New England, Mexico, and Panama. The species have bright white wings with a pattern of neat black blotches, some that are solid and others that are hollow. The overside of the abdomen is dark blue with orange markings, and the underside is white with solid black spots. Their legs have black and white bands. Adult Giant Leopard Moths are nocturnal, and they do not fly before nightfall.
The Giant Leopard Moth has a total wingspan in the range of 2.24”-3.58” (57-91 mm). The body of the Giant Leopard Moth has an overall length between 1.18”-1.89” (30-48 mm), body width of .39”-.63” (10-16 mm), and body height of .24”-.39” (6-10 mm). The typical lifespan of the Giant Leopard Moth is between 2-3 years.
The Giant Leopard Moth (Hypercompe scribonia) is a moth that is distributed through North America- from south Ontario and southern and eastern United States through New England, Mexico, and Panama. The species have bright white wings with a pattern of neat black blotches, some that are solid and others that are hollow. The overside of the abdomen is dark blue with orange markings, and the underside is white with solid black spots. Their legs have black and white bands. Adult Giant Leopard Moths are nocturnal, and they do not fly before nightfall.
The Giant Leopard Moth has a total wingspan in the range of 2.24”-3.58” (57-91 mm). The body of the Giant Leopard Moth has an overall length between 1.18”-1.89” (30-48 mm), body width of .39”-.63” (10-16 mm), and body height of .24”-.39” (6-10 mm). The typical lifespan of the Giant Leopard Moth is between 2-3 years.