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Spotted wing - Syntomeida epilais
Copyright © 2009 David P. McNicholas

Spotted wing - Syntomeida epilais
Naples, Collier County, Florida, USA
March 12, 2009
Size: 2 inch
I have reviewed my references but draw a blank.
There are several of these on the cage around the swimming pool.
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Contributed by David P. McNicholas on 12 March, 2009 - 2:26pm
Last updated 12 March, 2009 - 3:38pm

Oleander Moth
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… Harry Zirlin, 12 March, 2009 - 3:37pm login or register to post comments

Looks like oleander, yes?
Species Syntomeida epilais - Oleander Moth - Hodges#8284
… Nina, 12 March, 2009 - 3:37pm login or register to post comments

Polkadot wasp moth.
Pretty, aren't they?! Moving to guide page. These are not at all uncommon in Florida.
… Eric R. Eaton, 12 March, 2009 - 3:37pm login or register to post comments

 
well gentlemen,
I think 4:37 was a busy moment on BG!! Everyone chime in at once now!!!
… Nina, 12 March, 2009 - 3:39pm login or register to post comments

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