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Spotted Oleander Caterpillar Moth

Empyreuma pugione

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Field Notes

Description:

Wasp Mimic Moth - black with orange wings and white spots, and orange tip antennas.

Habitat:

In the Universal Studios Islands of Adventure.

Notes:

Hasn't moved yet so may be injured. Definitely alive.

Species ID Suggestions

Spotted Oleander Caterpillar Moth

Empyreuma pugione

Reference Link
bayucca
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Comments (3)
bayucca
Erebidae, Arctiinae, Arctiini, Euchromina, should be Empyreuma pugione, despite the different colors which might be due to age, flash and variability. http://bugguide.net/node/view/258068 http://bugguide.net/node/view/10160/bgpage http://mothphotographersgroup.msstate.edu/species.php?hodges=8272
LuckyLogan
Wow! Awesome find! Looks like a type of moth.
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PublishedNovember 3, 2013

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