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Vine Hawk Moth (larva)

Hippotion celerio

Photo by John B.
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Field Notes

Description:

This is a late instar larva Hippotion celerio (Linnaeus, 1758).

Habitat:

This Vine Hawk Moth caterpillar was spotted in our backyard on a pot plant.

Reference Links:

Hippotion celerio - Wikipedia, Sphingidae (Hawk and Sphinx Moths)

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