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Polka-dot Wasp Moth

Syntomeida epilais

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Field Notes

Notes:

Discovered on an oleander shrub in south FL.

Species ID Suggestions

Polka-Dot Wasp Moth

Syntomeida epilais

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Comments (5)
MelissaFerguson
Also known as the Polka dot wasp moth, the Uncle Sam moth and has probably been cussed a few time also as the caterpillars can defoliate an Oleander in no time! This is a great photo!
LivanEscudero
Also known as Oleander Moth (makes sense) since caterpillars feed on Oleander. It looks like yours is probably depositing some eggs here.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2012

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