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Smooth green caterpillar - Xylophanes tersa
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Smooth green caterpillar - Xylophanes tersa
Toney, Limestone County, Alabama, USA
September 14, 2018
Sorry. Host plant unknown. Found in grassy area and on the move. Hawkmoth of some sort? Clearwing?
Contributed by Scran on 14 September, 2018 - 12:21pm
Last updated 14 September, 2018 - 1:56pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Ryan St Laurent, 14 September, 2018 - 1:56pm

 
Smooth Green Caterpillar
Thanks, Ryan! That was really quick! I looked and looked and didn't see anything that really fit the bill, but am guessing slight differences are quite common. Nice to know what I'm seeing! Appreciate your reply!
… Scran, 14 September, 2018 - 2:43pm

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