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SuzB Pensacola, FL Oct 05, 2009

Son-in-law, a very new and enthusiastic nature photographer sent this to me for ID. Not a clue what it is beyond beautifully ugly. Help !!

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ceejaytown The Woodlands, TX(Zone 9a) Oct 06, 2009

I don't know which caterpillar this is, but kudos to your son-in-law for a great shot. His enthusiasm is paying off.

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SuzB Pensacola, FL Oct 12, 2009

Identified by a professor from the University of New Mexico as the larval stage of a member of the Sphinx moth family.

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ceejaytown The Woodlands, TX(Zone 9a) Oct 12, 2009

Sorry we can't get it down to species.... Several sphynx cats turn red, but I'm not seeing the markings on the side that could distinguish it.

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