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Gallium sphinx moth caterpillar

Hyles gallii

Description:

Only photo I have of this unique caterpillar. I lost some of my old photos that were on the computer. I can't accurately recall the length, but it was at least 2-3 inches based on two nature lovers' recollection.

Habitat:

Meadow in the Poconos.

1 Species ID Suggestions

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago
Gallium sphinx moth
Hyles gallii Hyles gallii


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5 Comments

Carol Snow Milne
Carol Snow Milne 11 years ago

New first photo! I just found it after all this time. One of my favorite caterpillars.

CarolSnowMilne
CarolSnowMilne 12 years ago

First one in my county of PA. Awesome!

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 12 years ago

Please add to Moths of the Northeastern US mission.

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

Glad to help! I could see it was some kind of hawk moth so I was able to narrow down the search!

CarolSnowMilne
CarolSnowMilne 12 years ago

I looked through hundreds of photos and couldn't find this. WOW! Thanks again!

Carol Snow Milne
Spotted by
Carol Snow Milne

Pennsylvania, USA

Spotted on Aug 13, 2011
Submitted on Nov 4, 2011

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