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Hummingbird and Butterfly Gardening: Rattlebox Moth, 0 by Floridian

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Floridian wrote:
aka Bella Moth. Called the Rattlebox Moth because the caterpillar makes a hole in the seedpod of the rattlebox plant (Crotalaria??) and feeds on the highly toxic but nutritious seeds. This moth is active during the day and has many color combinations.