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Hypercompe scribonia
The yellowish droplet of liquid is hemolymph filled with toxins that is released through the thorax of this moth when threatened. Sometimes, individuals can appear tainted yellow due to the exuding of this liquid.
Mothapalooza 2014—Burr Oak Lodge
Spotted on Jun 28, 2014
Submitted on Sep 13, 2014
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Interesting tidbit about the yellow hemolymph!