Giant leopard moth main "job" at night is finding a mate. Females stay relatively still and release pheromones, while the males—which have more sensitive antennae—fly in a zigzag pattern to track the scent. #facts | Eisha Ciano

Have you seen a moth this beautiful before? Meet the giant leopard moth. These are among the largest of all moth species in North America, and the family includes such beautiful giants as the luna moth, the cecropia silkmoth, and the two-eyed Polyphemus moth. | Jeremiah Winden

Just a fuzzy giant leopard moth caterpillar, goin' on a little journey across the barn patio. ❤️ | Riveredge Nature Center

WHAT IN THE WOOLLY WORM was about to crawl on my foot? Could it be a giant leopard moth caterpillar in the Florida Everglades? Whatever it is, one thing’s for sure, it’s the perfect spooky sighting in October! Critter Connoisseurs, please feel free to lend a hand in identifying this huge woolly bear of a creature. I was tempted to pick up this 3” porcupine looking caterpillar, but safety always comes first. I was pretty sure it was not venomous, but I never handle wildlife unless I have positive