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purrydaze
Oct 7, 2008, 04:29 PM
Found in the tropics of Central America. Need help to identify.

gnahcd
Nov 7, 2008, 11:26 AM
That is the oleander moth, also known as the polka-dot wasp moth - beautiful as an adult and larva. Nice picture. The adult female emits an ultrasonic signal to attract males rather than using chemical pheromones that most other moths use. Oleander Caterpillar - Syntomeida epilais Walker (http://creatures.ifas.ufl.edu/orn/ole_cpillar.htm)

purrydaze
Nov 7, 2008, 03:20 PM
Thanks! Here in Central America, sometimes we think we are the only people who sees these things! A moth! Who'd a thunk it!!
Jenni