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Sphinx kalmiae
Family: Sphingidae, Subfamily: Sphinginae. (Larva of large sphinx moth). 5th instar. 2 inches at rest (6 cm). 3 inches or more (8 cm) stretched out. Bright Green with black and yellow bands. Green head with black border. Orange "spots". Anal tail is bright blue and black. Larvae feed primarily on lilac, fringe tree, but also popular, honeysuckle and Mountain holly.
Open woodlands on small tree. (ID pending) Range: Eastern 1/3 of North America.
Night photography/flash.
Spotted on Sep 6, 2012
Submitted on Sep 7, 2012
5 Comments
Thanks so much! One of my favorite caterpillars I found!
Love the series Carol, especially the fourth photo.
Awesome pics !!
Nice caterpillar and series Carol =)
Wow..! Beauty..:-)