False sphinx moth caterpillar ( Pheosia rimosa ), #7922 [July 19] photo


19-Jul-2022	Christine Hanrahan

Found on Willow sp. The head is at the top.

The moth is called Black-rimmed prominent.

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Don		25-Nov-2022 23:04
Had me fooled as to which end was the head. Guess I failed predator 101!

Walter Otto Koenig		11-Nov-2022 16:21
What a fascinating find with these details and colors. "V"

bill friedlander		11-Nov-2022 16:20
Interesting to see lot of eyes and a stick as part of the camouflage. V

Danad		11-Nov-2022 14:30
Great sharp details ! V

janescottcumming		11-Nov-2022 14:03
Looks like he has eaten well over the summer. A great find!

Isabel Cutler		11-Nov-2022 12:58
Makes me think "circus". Have you ever made a list of all the caterpillars you've IDed?

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		11-Nov-2022 09:41
Beautiful image of this caterpillar. V

joseantonio		11-Nov-2022 04:18
nicely spotted in those camouflage colors.V.

Nirvan Hope		11-Nov-2022 02:35
I'm amazed by how you find all these so well camouflaged caterpillars, and ever more by how well you photograph them!

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