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Ophthalm Sphinx caterpillar

Smerinthus ophthalmica

Description:

The caterpillar was approximately 2.75 inches, or 6.985 cm in length.

Habitat:

Found in a fallen willow tree branch.

Notes:

Timeline - Liang Insects

2 Species ID Suggestions

Ophthalm Sphinx caterpillar
Smerinthus ophthalmica Timeline - Liang Insects
Hawkmoth
Smerinthus Sp. Smerinthus - Overview


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2 Comments

Mustafa Rustom
Mustafa Rustom 6 years ago

Nice spotting and beautiful photos, looks like Smerinthus Sp.

maplemoth662
maplemoth662 6 years ago

Five, very beautiful, caterpillar photos....

Tristan Pragnell
Spotted by
Tristan Pragnell

Olalla, Washington, United States

Spotted on Oct 8, 2016
Submitted on Oct 8, 2016

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