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09-06-2014, 11:09 AM
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Grub
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Burlington, VT
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Caterpillar ID please
I searched around on BAMONA and google trying to figure this guy out but no luck. He was chowing down on my viburnums. The only thing wildflower.org says eats viburnums is a spring azure, but there's no way this big guy can be that, plus I know tons more species eat viburnums.
Found today in NW Vermont. Thanks for the help! |
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09-06-2014, 11:24 AM
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WG Fundraising Coordinator
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Kentucky
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Well it looks like a hornworm, check out this site to help you along.
http://www.silkmoths.bizland.com/VTsphinx.htm
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09-06-2014, 11:35 AM
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WG Fundraising Coordinator
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Kentucky
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This guy looks a lot like yours, hummingbird clearwing.
Pink headed Caterpillar - Hemaris thysbe - BugGuide.Net
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09-06-2014, 05:01 PM
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Heron
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Lower Pioneer Valley
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Ah cool! Never seen them as a late instar like that, with the prevalent red coloring.
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09-07-2014, 04:09 AM
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Rock Star
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Piedmont area NJ USA
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That is a gorgeous photo disuhan.
It also shows so clearly the how the red coloring of caterpillar mimics the coloring of the shrub. |
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09-07-2014, 04:57 PM
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POM Judge & Official Non Gardener
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Buffalo, NY, USA
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dishuan, your little friend is wonderful! Enjoy!
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09-07-2014, 07:46 PM
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WG Hospitality & UAOKA recipient
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Pennsylvania
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09-07-2014, 08:54 PM
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Grub
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Burlington, VT
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Thanks everyone! I guess I'll submit the photo to the contest.
 Linrose, I was afraid it might be a hornworm, but it sure does look like a hummingbird clearwing. Except I can't find any photos online with the pinkish hues this one has. It's funny, BAMONA says it eats V. opulus, except it's annihilated my V. lentago, now starting on my V. dentatum, but hasn't touched my V. opulus var. americanum. |
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09-07-2014, 09:12 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Pennsylvania
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08-14-2017, 07:59 AM
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WG Prize & Gift Coordinator
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Michigan
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 Let's see how good you are at identifying this....(Taken early July)
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