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Snowberry Clearwing Moth Caterpillar

Hemaris diffinis

Description:

Family: Sphingidae, Subfamily: Macroglossinae. (Sphinx moth larva). A little less than 1.75 inches long (44.45 mm) Green, light green, small black spots, yellow and black tail. Face is green Feeds on Snowberry, dogbane and honeysuckle.

Habitat:

Meadow/woodlands edge on bushes most likely honeysuckle.

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Carol Snow Milne
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Carol Snow Milne

Pennsylvania, USA

Spotted on Aug 21, 2013
Submitted on Aug 27, 2013

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