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Great Ash Sphinx Moth caterpillar

Sphinx chersis

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Description:

a very large strange caterpillar with a spike near the end of its body. most likely used for protection against predators. when poked it curls up & flips out whenever further touched

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PublishedSeptember 20, 2013

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