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The Spotted Oleander Caterpillar Moth is a moth of the Arctiidae family. It is found on the West Indies, but has been introduced to Florida.

The wingspan is 43–48 mm. The forewings are light chocolate brown with a border fringe of deeper brown. The area between the costal and subcostal veins on the forewing is carmine red. The hindwings are entirely carmine red with a deep brown border fringe. They are day-flying.

The larvae feed on ''Nerium oleander''. They are light orange.. more

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by morpheme
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Uploaded Oct 16, 2014. Captured Oct 11, 2014 13:22 in A.T. Illidge Road, Sint Maarten.
  • NIKON D50
  • f/5.6
  • 10/2500s
  • 200mm