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Pandorus Sphinx Moth

Eumorpha pandorus

Photo by lymeye
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Large (about 3 inches) smooth, brown caterpillar with tan spots along the side.

Species ID Suggestions

Pandorus Sphinx Moth

Eumorpha pandorus

Comments (1)

This is the final instar. This caterpillar is looking for a nice place to burrow into the ground and become a pupa. :-)
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PublishedAugust 19, 2014

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