Wasp Moth (Amata sp., Arctiinae)

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    Wasps have a powerful defense mechanism - the painful sting. And generally, wasps are not subject to predation. Consequently they have become the model of mimicry for many insects, including these moths.
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    Pu'er, Yunnan, China

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