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Polka-Dot Wasp Moth

Syntomeida epilais

Photo by atravis055
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Field Notes

Description:

Mostly dark blue in color. Multiple white spots with a single red dot at the end of its abdomen make this wasp rather easy to identify.

Habitat:

Adults are usually in search for flowers to feed on. It's caterpillars prefer Oleander plants.

Notes:

Activity: Diurnal
* May become a pest.

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PublishedNovember 21, 2015

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