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Photo by R.sparrow
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Field Notes

Description:

Black with red spike on it's hind quarters

Notes:

Suction cup feeling when walking on hand

Species ID Suggestions

galium sphynx

hyles gallii

Reference Link
antimatterhands
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Comments (1)
R.sparrow
Very interesting bug. My students were amazed by the spiky tail and red head. Rather thick and quick moving
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2011

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