Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 755155

Polka-Dot Wasp Moth
Syntomeida epilais

Observation date: November 11, 2012
Submitted by: tomthegrove
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It was 7:00am. Cool, breezy day on Biscayne Bay shore, sea level. I could not find a similar specimen in my guide books. Shape similar to a hornet moth but the markings are completely different.
Status: Resident
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: November 25, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida, Miami-Dade County

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