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Hornworm

Photo by dotun55
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Field Notes

Description:

Larva of sphinx moth on a plant in the garden. The light green and white colors, and subtle lines on its body facilitates its camouflage in this environment. It often mimics a leaf on a branch when it perceives trouble. This is a common tactic employed by hornworms to remain undetected by possible prey.
This hornworm is a voracious feeder. Found foraging on leaves almost all afternoon.

Habitat:

In the hedge in the garden.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (5)

Thanks for the effort. But my region is not recorded to have this species. Well, except...
Then your best guess has to be a young not full grown Pachylia ficus im most certain it is that.
@venusflytrap2000. Maduca sexta, tobacco hornworm is all you find on result page one of a search for hornworm. Initially, I was doubtful that both hornworms would be related in any way on account of their geo-locations. @Sphingid_Matt. Very possibly a species of ficcus. The plant is grown as a hedge in the garden. It secrets a white sticky fluid.
Hornworm, manduca genus. I'm too lazy to search for the exact species ;) maybe manduca sexta or manduca quinquemaculata? not sure, but here's a link to try: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manduca

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