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Polka-dot Wasp Moth/Oleander Moth

Syntomeida epilais

Photo by Darwinist
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Field Notes

Description:

Moth. Deep blue with white spots. Orange on abdomen.

Habitat:

Found in Windermere, Florida.

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Syntomeida epilais

Species ID Suggestions

Polka-dot wasp moth

Syntomeida epilais

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auntnance123
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Comments (2)
Darwinist
you were BOTH right! Thanks for the suggestions :)
auntnance123
It's an oleander moth. We called them Uncle Sam moths for the red, white and blue colors.

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