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Sliver caterpillar - Syssphinx hubbardi
Copyright © 2008 Denise Cook

Sliver caterpillar - Syssphinx hubbardi
Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, USA
August 25, 2008
Size: approx. 2 inches
Found 9:00 am in Tucson AZ. on a slightly rainy day on tile by back door.
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Contributed by Denise Cook on 25 August, 2008 - 12:20pm
Last updated 25 August, 2008 - 5:33pm

Check out Syssphinx
Such as or
… john and jane balaban, 25 August, 2008 - 12:27pm login or register to post comments

 
yes
This is Syssphinx, most likely Syssphinx hubbardi.
… Ryan, 25 August, 2008 - 4:16pm login or register to post comments

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