Typhon Sphinx Moth larvae - Eumorpha typhon

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… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 3 April, 2007 - 7:50am

Photo of Eumorpha typhon fifth instar larva

I believe that this a photo of a Eumorpha typhon fifth instar larva and not a larva of Eumorpha achemon. There a better photo in the Moths of Southern Arizona site. It is a really good match. Also, the strips on this larva are wider; compared to E. achemon. The "example photo" posted of E. achemom larva shows narrow strips.

… richard m. gillmore, 1 April, 2007 - 5:11pm

Eumorpha typhon

Thanks Richard for correcting this ID.

… Robert L. Pearson, 29 August, 2009 - 7:46pm

Thanks, Richard

Eumorpha typhon does seem like a likely match for this location. Unfortunately Wagner(1) does not cover that species. I'll relocate these images to E. typhon - I'm sure we'll eventually hear from other experts if they disagree.

… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 3 April, 2007 - 7:49am

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… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 3 April, 2007 - 7:47am

Moved to guide

- good match for other images there e.g. this one

As far as I know, sexing caterpillars is only possible by dissection, though I've seen some information about sexing pupae based on external characteristics on the web, so I might be wrong about that.

You can post directly to species pages when the ID is not in question - see Help for details. Welcome to BugGuide!

… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 19 January, 2007 - 11:50am

Direct posting

what happens when I goof and get the wrong species?

… Robert L. Pearson, 19 January, 2007 - 12:17pm

We'll catch it (probably)!

Many regular users and editors view additions under "Recent", so we generally check identifications for everything that gets added. If in doubt, of course post to ID Request. Often the info page for a species will tell you whether there are look-alikes, though. We also have the ability to move images freely around the guide, so if a misidentification slips through, it's not a big deal - eventually someone will call it to your attention.

… Hannah Nendick-Mason, 19 January, 2007 - 2:22pm

Hi Robert,

Nice photos from a section of the continent where there are not many moth photographers. Please email me at BPatter789@aol.com regarding permission to display your moth photos also at Moth Photographers Group

… Bob Patterson, 19 January, 2007 - 10:47am

use of images

You are sure welcome to use any that I have posted on BugGuide or WTB sites. I usually take a series of shots of each critter to try to get the essentials for identification. I might have other views available @ rpearson@northlink.com

… Robert L. Pearson, 19 January, 2007 - 12:27pm