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Privet Hawk Moth

Sphinx ligustri

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Field Notes

Description:

Huge caterpillar! :)

Habitat:

In the garden.

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Sphinx ligustri

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Comments (2)
Sintija Valucka
Most species of Sphingidae family have that interesting "horn" at the back! :) Yes, colors are great!
beaker98
Wow! Looks like it is going to pop! Love the pink markings.

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Caterpillars and larvae of the World
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2013

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