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Laurel Sphinx

Sphinx kalmiae

Photo by ogorneau14
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Species ID Suggestions

Laurel Sphinx

Sphinx kalmiae
Jacob Gorneau
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Caterpillar of Tomato Hornworm

Manduca quinquemaculata
Antoine Verfaille
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Comments (2)
Jacob Gorneau
Actually, I found the same thing, and it is the Laurel Sphinx, Sphinx kalimiae. This was confirmed by many experts at BAMONA.
auntnance123
I would guess tomato hornworm. But have a look here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manduca_quinquemaculata. There's a good explanation of both tomato and tobbaco hornworms.

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PublishedFebruary 11, 2012

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