Hummingbird sphinx moth caterpillar ( Hemaris thysbe ), #7853 photo

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10-Jul-2019	Christine Hanrahan

Hummingbird sphinx moth caterpillar (Hemaris thysbe), #7853

Reveler Conservation Area

This caterpillar turns into the day-flying Hummingbird Sphinx moth (also called Hummingbird Clearwing moth). For a photo of the moth, see: https://pbase.com/laroseforest/image/125091780

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Jean D		18-Sep-2019 01:32
Excellent capture. Amazing how Mother nature works. ~V

Helen Betts		17-Sep-2019 20:24
Such an interesting looking caterpillar, which turns into a most beautiful moth. V.

Fabienne		17-Sep-2019 20:22
Une grosse chenille qui deviendra un papillon. Beaux détails.

Jim Coffman		17-Sep-2019 20:19
I have wondered if they were ever a caterpillar! Thanks, Christine!

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