So I don't really know much about these moths, but I'm always a sucker for mimicry. These Panamanian moth obviously takes the form of a wasp, which tricks other species that has the power to sting (though it doesn't). Since moths are a just a stage of life lasting no more than a couple weeks, and its only purpose is to mate, it is important that those couple weeks are well-spent. They do not have mouths, so this doesn't help them get food (moths do not eat), they just use this to not get instantly eaten by birds and can last long enough to mate.
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