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Polka - dot wasp moth

Syntomeida epilais

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Description:

The moth's body and wings are a beautiful iridescent blue/green. Small white dots are found on the body, wings, legs and antennae, and the tip of the abdomen is red/orange.

Reference Links:

UF/IFAS - University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

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