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Oleander Moth

Syntomeida epilais

Description:

The Polka-Dot Wasp Moth (Syntomeida epilais) is a species of moth thought to be native to the Caribbean. The species is also called the Oleander Moth after the Oleander plant, from which its young feed. Like most wasp moths, these moths are day fliers.

Habitat:

Backyard

1 Species ID Suggestions

Tom15
Tom15 10 years ago
Oleander Moth
Syntomeida epilais Oleander Moth - Syntomeida epilais - BugGuide.Net


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1 Comment

MUSE
MUSE 10 years ago

Thank you Tom15 for the ID ... :)

MUSE
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MUSE

Sunrise, Florida, USA

Spotted on Oct 28, 2013
Submitted on Oct 28, 2013

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