Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1388912

Achemon sphinx
Eumorpha achemon

Observation date: July 27, 2024
Submitted by: onetwo3four5
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: One brown and one green caterpillar on grape vine eating leaves
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: August 29, 2024
Coordinator notes: I am sure the browner larvae is achemon but not sure about the green so this ID is only for that one...I know there are color forms of larva in many species, both moth and butterfly so that probably also goes for this one as well which is frequently reported this time of year. Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Weld County