help my poor moonvine was eaten by this monster id please

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imzadi Jackson, SC(Zone 8a) Jul 02, 2003

what in the world is this monster. what do i do about it? thanks for any help Imzadi

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imzadi Jackson, SC(Zone 8a) Jul 02, 2003

heres another view

didnt leave a leaf on my poor moonvine. sorry about the pun.

hubby holding the monster

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Giorio Nashua, NH(Zone 5b) Jul 03, 2003

It seems to be some kind of Hornworm
Try this link:
http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/2000/cateast/families.htm
also try this:
http://www3.islandtelecom.com/~oehlkew/catanim.htm

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poppysue Westbrook, ME(Zone 5a) Jul 03, 2003

Maybe the white-lined sphinx month? That site says the patterns on the cats are variable. Did you only have one on the moonvine? It says they eat a wide variety of plants. Maybe move it out into a weed patch and he'll find something there to devour. Eventually he'll turn into a fascinating moth. ... I know that doesn't help your moonvine out any.

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imzadi Jackson, SC(Zone 8a) Jul 03, 2003

we have some wild morning glories down the road that i took him too. hubby wanted to keep him in a fish tank but i said nope. i just dont want him eating mine. i get spinx mothes each year but never had babies. this thing eats like a horse. hehe thanks everyone Imzadi

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tiG Newnan, GA(Zone 8a) Jul 06, 2003

they will devour tomatoes and brugs almost overnight too.

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Janiejoy Silver Lake, OH(Zone 5b) Jul 07, 2003

your picture looks like it's about to devour your car!!!

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imzadi Jackson, SC(Zone 8a) Jul 07, 2003

i think i have another one around but cant find it. this thing was a mence my poor moonvine is still naked but getting leaves now agian. i got to go protect my tomatoes. thanks Tig for lrtting me know. they cant have those. they touch my brugs they going to heaven is all i can say. lol

oh by the way the car thats funny .

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