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White-lined sphinx moth (larva)

Hyles lineata

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Field Notes

Description:

Green horned caterpillar

Species ID Suggestions

White-lined sphinx moth (larva)

Hyles lineata

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Aaron_G
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Comments (4)
Aaron_G
Also, I think your second photo is much better than the first one. If it were me, I'd lead with that one. :-)
Aaron_G
Check out some other photos of this species. The caterpillar seems to be incredibly variable. Nice spotting! :-)
LuisStevens
Welcome to Project Noah! Beautiful spotting.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2013

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