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Unknown Cat2 - Eumorpha fasciatus
Copyright © 2006 ben_b

Unknown Cat2 - Eumorpha fasciatus
North Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA
September 19, 2006
Size: about 2.5in
Some type of large butterfly caterpillar, I would guess.
Contributed by ben_b on 19 September, 2006 - 7:39pm
Last updated 20 September, 2006 - 1:51pm

Banded Sphinx
See Eumorpha fasciata and compare this one:

… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 19 September, 2006 - 8:26pm

 
Thanks for the ID.
Thanks for the ID.
… ben_b, 20 September, 2006 - 12:03pm

 
Moved to guide
- our first from Arkansas (see data map). Thanks for your contribution!
… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 20 September, 2006 - 1:51pm

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