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25-AUG-2009 Christine Hanrahan

Laurel sphinx moth caterpillar (Sphinx kalmiae), #7809

I found this large (about 3 inches) caterpillar moving quickly over moss and stones in a greenbelt area. It was difficult to get reasonable shots because it was moving so fast! It turns into a handsome moth in shades of white and brown (mostly brown), with a distinctive triangle shape.

The front end (the head) is at the right, the 'horn' indicates the rear end! though to my eyes it looks like the front.

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
1/200s f/5.6 at 5.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
Fabienne03-Feb-2015 21:43
elle est superbe dans son environnement et parait bien grosse. C'est excellent.
Sam Rua03-Feb-2015 03:02
Super light on this specimen, Christine.
Hank Vander Velde03-Feb-2015 01:24
Excellent shot in good light of this large caterpillar Christine.
Carol Rollins03-Feb-2015 00:47
That is a really big, fat caterpillar! I love our Sphinx Moths.
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