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Spotted Oleander Caterpillar Moth

Posted by September 27th, 2007 at 12:00 am

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Mimic Wasp???
I live in Satellite Beach Florida and saw this on my screen and was hoping you could tell me what it is. I think it’s some kind of mimic wasp but I’m not sure. Love your site.
Jeff

spotted oleander moth jeff Spotted Oleander Caterpillar Moth

Hi Jeff,
You are correct. The Spotted Oleander Caterpillar Moth, Empyreuma affinis, is a wasp mimic.

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