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Burnet

Neurosymploca sp.

Description:

Day flying moth. Adults feed on flowers.

Notes:

Known to harbor cyanide which they make from alkaloids in larval food plant. Poisonous to would-be predators.

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1 Comment

Tiz
Tiz 10 years ago

It looks like a rare find! Super beautiful!

Fanie
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Fanie

Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Dec 9, 2013
Submitted on Dec 9, 2013

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