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Pawpaw sphinx moth caterpillar

Dolba hyloeus

Photo by KarenL
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

3" long caterpillar

Habitat:

Short Springs state natural area

Reference Links:

Unknown Caterpillar - Dolba hyloeus - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Pawpaw Sphinx

Dolba hyloeus
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Comments (7)
HemaShah
lovely and very cute caterpillar!
Christy Chow
Awesome series, Karen! Might I ask what camera/specs you used for these fantastic shots?

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PublishedJuly 17, 2014

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