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Red Larvae in southern Utah
Copyright © 2008 Annette Lamb

Red Larvae in southern Utah
Teasdale, Foothills of Boulder Mountain about 7500ft, Wayne County, Utah, USA
March 29, 2008
Size: About 1 inch long
Very interesting color. I hope someone can identify this caterpillar for me.

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Contributed by Annette Lamb on 29 March, 2008 - 10:11pm
Last updated 16 April, 2022 - 6:48am

Moved
Moved from Sphinx Moths.
… Ryan St Laurent, 16 April, 2022 - 6:48am login or register to post comments

caterpillar
That brown bump shows that the far end (not under the leaf) is the caudal end.
I bet this is probably a member of the family Sphingidae...
http://bugguide.net/node/view/193
Beyond that I have no idea!
… Jonas Insinga, 30 March, 2008 - 9:50am login or register to post comments

It always helps to show the entire critter.
In case distinguishing characteristics were on the head of this specimen it would be impossible to give a full ID.
… Jim McClarin, 29 March, 2008 - 10:17pm login or register to post comments

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