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Banded Sphinx - Eumorpha fasciatus
Copyright © 2004 Lynette Schimming

Banded Sphinx - Eumorpha fasciatus
Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
October 7, 2004
Size: 3 inches
ID'd by Lyle Buss.

First image of caterpillar for NC.
Contributed by Lynette Schimming on 20 January, 2005 - 6:00am
Last updated 7 July, 2008 - 3:31pm

Awesome caterpillars
Caterpillars are some of the most amazing insects. Their colors and patterns are spectacular and you have captured those so well with several of your photos. Most people would faint if faced with these creatures ... but not us bug photographers.

Great work Lynette!

Michelle

PS Thanks for your comment on my latest.
… Michelle Lynn St.Sauveur, 3 September, 2005 - 8:29am

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