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Oleander Moth

Syntomeida epilais Walker

Photo by tomk3886
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Field Notes

Description:

Dark blue hawkmoth. Has white spots on wings and body. Tip of abdomen red.

Habitat:

Found in greenhouse. Larva feed on oleander leaves.

Notes:

Toxic to predators due to feeding on oleander leaves.

Female emits an ultrasonic acoustic signal to attract males.

also called Polka Dot Moth.

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PublishedNovember 11, 2020

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