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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Hexapods (Hexapoda) » Insects (Insecta) » Butterflies and Moths (Lepidoptera) » Silkworm, Sphinx, and Royal Moths (Bombycoidea) » Sphinx Moths (Sphingidae) » Sphinginae » Sphingini » Sphinx » Laurel Sphinx moth - Hodges#7809 (Sphinx kalmiae)
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Hornworm - Sphinx kalmiae
Copyright © 2013 Brian Robin

Hornworm - Sphinx kalmiae
Chatsworth, Grey, Ontario, Canada
July 22, 2013
Size: ~2" long
Found in the grass, not on this tree. Lilac, maple, apple, sumac, and other trees were nearby, as well as extensive perennial beds and a bunch of planted garlic so I don't know the host plant.

The tail is palish blue with black bumps. Diagonal slashes are yellow with black above them.

Thanks in advance!
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Contributed by Brian Robin on 25 July, 2013 - 12:02pm

Moved- Sphinx kalmiae
Moved from ID Request.

Very nice photo. This individual may have been found while it was wandering to find a pupation site.

Out of the plants you list, lilac is a common host to this species.
… Ryan St Laurent, 25 July, 2013 - 12:36pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks for the compliment and
Thanks for the compliment and the identification, it's most appreciated!
… Brian Robin, 25 July, 2013 - 1:17pm login or register to post comments

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