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Gallium sphinx moth caterpillar

Hyles gallii

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Field Notes

Description:

Only photo I have of this unique caterpillar. I lost some of my old photos that were on the computer. I can't accurately recall the length, but it was at least 2-3 inches based on two nature lovers' recollection.

Habitat:

Meadow in the Poconos.

Species ID Suggestions

Gallium sphinx moth

Hyles gallii

Reference Link
KarenL
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Comments (5)
Carol Snow Milne
New first photo! I just found it after all this time. One of my favorite caterpillars.
Jacob Gorneau
Please add to Moths of the Northeastern US mission.
KarenL
Glad to help! I could see it was some kind of hawk moth so I was able to narrow down the search!
Carol Snow Milne
I looked through hundreds of photos and couldn't find this. WOW! Thanks again!

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PublishedNovember 4, 2011

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