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Spanish Moth

Xanthopastis timais

Photo by James McNair
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The Spanish moth, Xanthopastis timais (Cramer), is unmistakable for any other moth in Florida. The larvae are likewise very colorful, and have been called convict caterpillars. The larvae are occasional pests of lilies, mainly in Amaryllidaceae.

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DanielePralong
Nice to see you back for Moth Week James! If you want your moth spottings to be counted for National Moth Week, please join the mission below: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8841449 You can then edit your spottings, add them to the mission by ticking it on the mission menu on the right of your screen, and save.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2018

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