The giant leopard moth (Hypercompe scribonia) 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 to Colombia .

Giant Leopard Moths are named such due to its leopard like spotted appearance. It was earlier called Ecpantheria scribonia that has now been changed. This moth is known by varied names like Eyed Tiger Moth and Great Leopard Moth as well.

2013年12月10日 · The giant leopard moth is our largest eastern tiger moth. It was formerly in the family Arctiidae which now composes the subfamily Arctiinae in the family Erebidae (Beadle & Leckie 2012). Giant leopard moths are nocturnal (Fullard & Napoleone 2001).

2025年1月29日 · The Giant Leopard Moth can grow to enormous sizes compared to other moths, fitting comfortably in the palm of an adult's hand. Males are almost two times larger than females. The body is an iridescent blue-black with reddish-orange bands and side stripes.

Giant leopard moth of the Erebidae family has an extensive range covering the whole of North America. It is found in the southern part of Ontario to the south and the eastern U.S., touching the borders of New England, Mexico, and finally Central America’s Panama.

The giant leopard moth (Hypercompe scribonia) 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 to Colombia.

2023年3月22日 · What's that polka-dotted moth? Learn all about the giant leopard moth, including where to find one, what its caterpillar looks like and more.

2023年9月3日 · The giant leopard moth, a strikingly beautiful creature, is known for its white body adorned with black spots and iridescent blue hints. One of the largest moths in North America, this insect is a sight to behold with a wingspan ranging from …

2024年5月27日 · Learn 6 interesting facts that set giant leopard moths aside from other types of moths. If you spot a giant leopard moth near lights at night, it’s like a male because females are less drawn to the brightness. These moths start out as black, prickly caterpillars.