Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 918601

Polka-Dot Wasp Moth
Syntomeida epilais

Observation date: August 22, 2013
Submitted by: katybugg
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found these caterpillars on a vine like plant on my porch. We left town the day we found them. Came back todat to find the plant stripped and no caterpillars. Any help with id would be appreciated.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: August 31, 2013
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Florida

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