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Black,orange, and cream caterpillar - Hyles euphorbiae
Copyright © 2008 Lana Smith

Black,orange, and cream caterpillar - Hyles euphorbiae
Broadus, Montana, Powder River County, Montana, USA
July 25, 2008
Size: approximately 4 inches
I found this lovely creature resting on a stalk of yellow sweet clover. He did not appear to be feeding on it, but nearly all of the leaves were already stripped by the heavy infestation of grasshoppers in the vicinity. I would like to have it identified, as I would like to know what it will look like in its adult stage. Also I am wondering what it would eat if turned loose in my yard.
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Contributed by Lana Smith on 27 July, 2008 - 2:07pm
Last updated 28 July, 2008 - 4:01pm

Spurge Hawkmoth
This is Hyles euphorbiae (Hodges 7892). Follow the link to see adults. It's an introduced species to control Leafy Spurge. So... if you have Leafy Spurge, turn it loose!

… David E. Reed, 27 July, 2008 - 2:45pm login or register to post comments

 
thanks!
Thanks for the quick ID. Fortunately, we have very little spurge (yet!) up here. It is coming closer all the time. There has been spurge on the Powder River for years, and I was aware that another type of insect, a beetle I believe, was introduced to help with control. I will be on the look out for the adults, now that I know what they are.
… Lana Smith, 27 July, 2008 - 10:26pm login or register to post comments

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