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Carolina Sphinx Moth (Tobacco Hornworm)

Manduca sexta

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Field Notes

Notes:

Some type of hornworm. His color and texture seemed as if he was not well, so I'm unsure of the ID.

Species ID Suggestions

Tobacco Hornworm

Manduca sexta

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SarahWhitt
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Comments (1)
ForestDragon
Hi Cammie, great find! I agree with Sarah's ID suggestion. This definately looks like a Carolina Sphinx Moth caterpillar, Manduca sexta.

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PublishedSeptember 12, 2013

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