Pandorus Sphinx Moth Caterpillar – Identification
Q: Any idea what this is? (The caterpillar, not the quarter ;o)
A: It’s a pandorus sphinx moth caterpillar. I’ve never seen one before.
I suspected it was a sphinx moth due to the body shape and the prominent spots.
A quick scan through Caterpillars of Eastern North America (click to buy)
The adult moth is large: 3″ – 4″ wingspan. Its wing and body color reminds me of army camouflage in brown, olive and light pink.
-
-
-
1
Greenash – Planting
-
2
Deep Root Feeding
-
3
Pre-emergent – Apply During a Warm Winter
-
4
Persimmon – Ripening to Remove Astringency
-
5
Garden – Amending Soil
-
1
Creeping Jenny- Can I Kill The Oxalis In It?
-
2
Oak – Gouty Gall
-
3
A Banana Enthusiast’s Notes on Banana Feeding
-
4
DIGGING AND STORING TENDER BULBS
-
5
Pumpkin – Growing Giants
-
