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Polka-Dot Wasp Moth

Syntomeida epilais

Classification

Class
Insecta
Family
Erebidae

Syntomeida epilais, the polka-dot wasp moth or oleander moth, is a species of moth thought to be native to the Caribbean. Its larvae feed on the oleander plant. Like most wasp moths, these are day fliers.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 1,739Mexico · 435France · 24United Kingdom · 15