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MH-Unknown - Syntomeida epilais

MH-Unknown - Syntomeida epilais
Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA
February 24, 2013
Size: 2-in wings / 1.25 in body
There are two in my yard the last few days. One is larger than the other. Both seem to be drawn to my flowering Desert Rose. Can this be indentified? Is it dangerous?

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MH Unknown
It's an oleander moth. Totally harmless. They mimic the look of a wasp, replete with a red tail area imitating a dangerous stinger to fool other potential predators. Very common in Florida & nothing to worry about

Not at all dangerous :)
Oleander Moth (Syntomeida epilais):



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