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White-lined Sphinx

Hyles lineata (Fabricius 1775)

Photo by Isabela
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Islas Pacífico

Notes:

Islas Galápagos

Species ID Suggestions

White-lined Sphinx

Hyles lineata (Fabricius)

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Bernard_Darwin_Foundation
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Bernard_Darwin_Foundation
Sphingid caterpillars are usually recognized by the horn at the end of the abdomen. This sphingid species is the only one known to feed on Portulaca in the Galapagos.

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Galapagos Biodiversity

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PublishedAugust 26, 2010

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