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Tersa Sphinx

Xylophanes tersa

Photo by albear1960
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Description:

Tan and gray caterpillar with small 'eyes' down side of the body and a black horn on the tail. The caterpillars were approximately 3 inches in length.

Habitat:

I found several feeding on my potted Penta flower plants.

Reference Links:

Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

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