polka-dot wasp moths

A form of polka-dot wasp moth — A species of erebid moth, Syntomeida epilais. It has white polka-dots on its wings, mimicking a dangerous wasp, while in fact being a harmless moth.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of polka-dot wasp moth
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