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This document provides an overview of the spotted oleander caterpillar, Empyreuma affinis, a less common and less destructive species compared to the oleander caterpillar in Florida. It details the caterpillar's introduction, distribution, physical description, life cycle, and the minimal damage it causes to oleander plants. The document emphasizes that control measures are generally unnecessary due to the caterpillar's rarity and solitary feeding habits. Additionally, it highlights the role of natural predators and parasitoids in managing the population of this caterpillar species. First published: November, 1997.
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