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Sphinx Moth Caterpillar

Eumorpha cf.triangulum

Description:

Large heavy bodied caterpillar with light green makings on it's sides. When disturbed, it let it's head drop as if it were dead(see last image).

Habitat:

Found feeding on a vine (Cissus verticillata ?)

Notes:

Larger images can be seen at https://www.flickr.com/photos/66454855@N...

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1 Comment

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 9 years ago

Fantastic spotting! Love this genus!

SG in CR
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SG in CR

Alajuela, Costa Rica

Spotted on Jul 29, 2014
Submitted on Aug 13, 2014

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