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What will this caterpillar be when it becomes an adult?
Sep 9, 2021 14:46:00   #
BRANman Loc: Nebraska
 
I found a couple of these this morning crossing the bike trail at Lake Cunningham just north of Omaha, Nebraska.They were about four inches long.

I have tried several web sites about caterpillars with no luck. Anyone recognize my new little friend?


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Sep 9, 2021 14:52:13   #
blumoon722
 
Hyles gallii. Becomes a hawk moth.
http://www.pyrgus.de/Hyles_gallii_en.html

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Sep 9, 2021 15:02:18   #
BRANman Loc: Nebraska
 
Thanks, that sure looks like it...seems like it is a long way from home.

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Sep 9, 2021 15:27:47   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 
BRANman wrote:
Thanks, that sure looks like it...seems like it is a long way from home.

Only a million species out there (≈1,400). AKA Sphinx Moth

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Sep 9, 2021 16:40:25   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
BRANman wrote:
I found a couple of these this morning crossing the bike trail at Lake Cunningham just north of Omaha, Nebraska.They were about four inches long.

I have tried several web sites about caterpillars with no luck. Anyone recognize my new little friend?


A beautiful specimen and shot ⭐⭐⭐

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Sep 9, 2021 16:42:10   #
BRANman Loc: Nebraska
 
Thanks!

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