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Oleander Moth - Syntomeida epilais
Copyright © 2004 Alan Chin-Lee

Oleander Moth - Syntomeida epilais
Florida, USA
Also known as the Polka-Dot Wasp Moth, this day flyer is highly poisonous having gained toxicity from its host plant, Oleander.

Not only does this moth mimic a wasp for protection, it also advertises that it is distasteful with its coloration.

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Contributed by Alan Chin-Lee on 1 September, 2004 - 10:50pm
Last updated 29 July, 2007 - 10:43pm

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