This neat moth is called a Great Leopard Moth, or a Giant Leopard Moth, or an Eyed Tiger Moth. This is likely a male, because it is very large — about 7 cm in length. The Wikipedia article linked below says the mailes grow to 5 cm length, so this is an unusual specimen. Observed in Southwestern Ontario on 29 June 2016. This is a living specimen. It is standing vertically against a wood exterior wall, getting direct sunlight.
URLs with info:
http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Hypercompe-scribonia — from a good website devoted to butterflies and moths. Photos of caterpillar also. Note that the caterpillar has red bands, which I did not see on this adult moth.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_leopard_moth — the Wikipedia article, some further info.
Best wishes,
Ken R.
30-June-2016
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