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Polka-Dot Wasp Moth

Syntomeida epilais

Photo by philrpearson
Published on Project Noah
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29.6025, -81.1945

Field Notes

Description:

Moth with black body and wings. White spots on body and wings. Red patch on end of abdomen. Resembles a wasp

Species ID Suggestions

Polka-Dot Wasp Moth

Syntomeida epilais

Reference Link
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Comments (1)
bayucca
Erebidae, Arctiinae, Arctiini, Euchromiina, Syntomeida epilais. http://bugguide.net/node/view/148848

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PublishedAugust 8, 2013

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