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Sphynx moth caterpillar

Nyceryx riscus

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My student says it look like a bent leaf! Thank you for sharing.

John B.
John B. a year ago

Hi Sckel, that seems to be a great example of a larva having evolved to hide itself in plain view on its host plant. I am not familiar with the species, but this might be a case of identifying the host plant. This in turn could help lead you to the moth. If I come across it, I will let you know. Nice spotting. John. B.

Sckel
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Sckel

Espírito Santo, Brazil

Spotted on May 10, 2022
Submitted on May 10, 2022

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