Giant Leopard Moth Animal Pictures

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A giant leopard moth on a rock
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Giant leopard moths are white with black spots, some of which are solid while others are merely outlined.

A giant leopard moth resting on a human finger highlights its size Hypercompe scribonia – Giant Leopard Moth

A giant leopard moth resting on a human finger highlights its size
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Giant leopard moths moths are as large as a human palm, with a wingspan of three inches and the males are almost twice as large as the females.

Close up of the giant leopard moth caterpillar

Close up of the giant leopard moth caterpillar
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The giant leopard moth begins life as a black, prickly caterpillar.

Giant leopard moth on a black screen

Giant leopard moth on a black screen
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Giant leopard moths are white with black dots.

Giant leopard moth with body showing under wings

Giant leopard moth with body showing under wings
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On the top side of the giant leopard moth's abdomen, you can spot a dark blue, iridescent color with some orange markings.