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Oleander Beastie

Syntomeida epilais

Photo by CaseyFalk
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Fire orange/yellow with grouped clusters of long black hairs protruding out. Seems to live in groups.

Notes:

Larvae form of the Oleander Moth.

Reference Links:

Syntomeida epilais, oleander beastie - Syntomeida epilais - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Oleander Caterpillar

Syntomeida epilais

Reference Link
Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (2)
CaseyFalk
Thanks, Jakubko! Props to you for identifying this lovely critter!

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PublishedMarch 12, 2014

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