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Polka-dot Wasp Moth

Syntomeida epilais

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Field Notes

Description:

Orange with long black hairs that are used for making it's cocoon. When it hatches it's similar to a butterfly or brightly colored moth.

Species ID Suggestions

Polka-dot Wasp Moth

Syntomeida epilais

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Comments (7)
AdamBrown
so cool....very interesting looking caterpillar and cool looking moth.
Dan Doucette
Very cool! I see that Dora's ID suggestion looks right. It would be great if you could update the spotting with the correct info. Thanks.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2011

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