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Privet Hawk Moth

Sphinx ligustri

Description:

Huge caterpillar! :)

Habitat:

In the garden.

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2 Comments

Sintija Valucka
Sintija Valucka 10 years ago

Most species of Sphingidae family have that interesting "horn" at the back! :)
Yes, colors are great!

beaker98
beaker98 10 years ago

Wow! Looks like it is going to pop! Love the pink markings.

Sintija Valucka
Spotted by
Sintija Valucka

Kurzeme, Latvia

Spotted on Jul 18, 2006
Submitted on Sep 15, 2013

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