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Sphinx moth caterpillar

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Field Notes

Description:

About 4 inches long and 1/2 inch diameter. Pinkish and green. Worm-like creature.

Habitat:

Was crawling in some grass/clovers.

Species ID Suggestions

Banded Sphinx moth larva

Eumorpha fasciata

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KristenGilpin
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KristenGilpin
Sphinx moth caterpillar, likely a Banded Sphinx. These caterpillars are highly variable in color and have many color forms. The pink one is kinda fun.

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PublishedJuly 27, 2011

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