Spotted Oleander Caterpillar Moth
Empyreuma pugione
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 and hairy.
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 and hairy.
