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Have no idea what this is, anyone else know?? - Syntomeida epilais
Copyright © 2008 Josh

Have no idea what this is, anyone else know?? - Syntomeida epilais
Winter Park/Orlando, Orange County, Florida, USA
December 15, 2008
Size: 1 1/2 inches or so
wondering what this is? what is the common name? more info about it. is it common or uncommon, does it bite, etc..... any info will help, Thank you.
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Contributed by Josh on 19 December, 2008 - 12:39pm

Polka-dot Wasp Moth
Commonly known as a Polka-dot Wasp Moth, for obvious reasons.
… Robert Lord Zimlich, 20 December, 2008 - 12:41pm login or register to post comments

It is
Syntomeida epilais Walker, the adult of the oleander caterpillar. It is totally harmless unless you eat it. The caterpillar is a pest of oleander.
… Michael C. Thomas, 19 December, 2008 - 12:50pm login or register to post comments

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