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What is this guy? - Syntomeida epilais
Copyright © 2007 debbie

What is this guy? - Syntomeida epilais
Davenport, Florida, USA
May 17, 2007
Help.... what is this? Is it poisonous? How dow I get ride of them. At least 15-20 on one plant?
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Contributed by debbie on 18 May, 2007 - 1:36pm
Last updated 13 June, 2007 - 7:57pm

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… john and jane balaban, 13 June, 2007 - 7:57pm login or register to post comments

Yes
I'm sure it's poisonous. It no doubt incorporates the cardiac glucosides from the oleander into its exoskeleton, so that anything that eats it will either get very sick or die.

I think what you wanted to know is whether it's venomous- can it introduce any poison into other living things? In this species the hairs on its body are apparently capable of stinging you if they touch your skin- not that it would do serious harm unless you're allergic.

If you don't touch them, though, they're no doubt quite harmless.
… Chuck Entz, 19 May, 2007 - 12:13am login or register to post comments

Looks like Syntomeida epilais - Oleander Moth
images in the guide here. Why would you want to get rid of them? They look lovely! Maybe pick them up and scatter them around so not all are on the same plant?
… john and jane balaban, 18 May, 2007 - 1:41pm login or register to post comments

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