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Sphingidae larva, AZ - Agrius cingulata

Sphingidae larva, AZ - Agrius cingulata
Las Cienegas NCA, Pima County, Arizona, USA
September 15, 2010
Size: 75mm
I can't find anything quite like this in your archives. Feeding on Desert Willow.

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Agrius cingulata file
Hi David,
It appears to be the highly variable Agrius cingulata, Pink-spotted Hawkmoth. Large dark spiracular markings and drooping black tail are fairly consistent for this species.
Can you send me a larger image for posting to website?
Bill Oehlke

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