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Spotted Oleander Caterpillar Moth

Posted by April 23rd, 2008 at 12:00 am

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Help with ID
Hi,
This zoomed across my yard and landed on a tomato leaf. The red wings were striking. Haven’t been able to ID it though. Thanks for the help.
tim williford
Melbourne, FL

Hi Tim,
Though it looks wasplike, this is a Spotter Oleander Caterpillar Moth, Empyreuma affinis.

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