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Oleander Beastie

Syntomeida epilais

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Description:

Fire orange/yellow with grouped clusters of long black hairs protruding out. Seems to live in groups.

Notes:

Larvae form of the Oleander Moth.

1 Species ID Suggestions

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Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 10 years ago
Oleander Caterpillar
Syntomeida epilais oleander beastie - Syntomeida epilais - BugGuide.Net


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2 Comments

CaseyFalk
CaseyFalk 10 years ago

Thanks, Jakubko! Props to you for identifying this lovely critter!

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Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 10 years ago

Lovely!

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CaseyFalk
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CaseyFalk

Boca Raton, Florida, USA

Spotted on Mar 12, 2014
Submitted on Mar 12, 2014

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