Monday, June 28, 2010

Abbott's Sphinx Moth Caterpillar

Sphecodina abbottii to her close friends. This specimen was found on a grapevine, which is apparently a favorite food. Note the fake eyespot on the posterior. Observed in Washburn, TN.

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  1. Hi--I"m doing a nature column on these little guys. I don't have a good photo....could I use this one? I can't pay--but I can credit you.
    spike3116@gmail.com

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