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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) » Macroglossinae » Macroglossini » Eumorpha » Banded Sphinx - Hodges#7865 (Eumorpha fasciatus)
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Caterpillar - Eumorpha fasciatus
Copyright © 2004 Donald Dove

Caterpillar - Eumorpha fasciatus
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
July 14, 2004

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Contributed by Donald Dove on 22 August, 2004 - 1:00pm
Last updated 16 August, 2010 - 5:35pm

eumorpha fasciata ?
The closest we can come is Banded Sphinx. Here's a link from Giff Beaton which will allow you to compare
GiffBeaton
… john and jane balaban, 22 August, 2004 - 2:22pm login or register to post comments

 
I agree
Their coloration is highly variable and the foodplant looks right.
… Troy Bartlett, 22 August, 2004 - 7:26pm login or register to post comments

 
Mystery Caterpillar
Thanks for your quick identification- Donald Dove
… Donald Dove, 22 August, 2004 - 6:45pm login or register to post comments

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