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Polka Dot Wasp Moth

Syntomeida epilais

Description:

Black upper body with white polka dots, dark blue middle, and a red end. Appears to be a type of bee collecting pollen off my shallot flowers.

Habitat:

Tropical climates also in Southeastern USA.

Notes:

Is actually a moth only pretends to be a wasp to keep from being bothered.

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Lolliepesto
Spotted by
Lolliepesto

Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA

Spotted on Feb 4, 2012
Submitted on Feb 4, 2012

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