family: sesiidae. order: lepidoptera.
the waxy and transparent scales of this sesiid moth simulate the membranous wings of the wasps they mimic. special interlocking spines link the hind and forewings together, allowing for behaviorally stylized flight characteristics that simulate a wasp in flight. lepidoptera means "scale-wing." the amazing variety of designs on the wings of butterflies and moths are achieved through various piigments, structures and shapes of the tiny wing scales.
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