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Hawk Moth Caterpillar

Laothoe populi

Photo by inkpixie
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Field Notes

Description:

Catapillar

Species ID Suggestions

Hawk Moth Caterpillar

Laothoe populi

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James McNair
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Comments (3)
James McNair
Good question Al. It may need a little more research to narrow down exact species
AdrianLeathers
Shouldn't the ID be "Poplar Hawk Moth Caterpillar" instead of just "Hawk Moth Caterpillar", since the latin name is for the Poplar Hawk Moth and not just any Hawk Moth
nrvero
Amazing creature! Thanks for sharing!
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PublishedAugust 15, 2014

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