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  Sighting 1394728

Vine sphinx
Eumorpha vitis

Observation date: September 20, 2024
Submitted by: gogorainbow
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Looks very like a Pandora sphinx moth caterpillar in form and posture but it's bright yellow and only has 3 white spots/lines. It has a red tail/spine. It was munching on a vine on my fence. Looks like grape ivy to me.
Status: Resident
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: January 24, 2025
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Texas, Brazos County

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