Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 718699

Tetrio sphinx
Pseudosphinx tetrio

Observation date: May 15, 2012
Date notes: Between May and June present, not sure before
Submitted by: Al Rod
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I finally found a representation of this creature in Wikipedia, which led me to this site. I finally identified the caterpillar through Wikipdia and got the picture from there, because I've been worried, not knowing what it was or what it does; and because they have been migrating from the neighbor across the street, who has palms and sea-grape trees, toward my yard. I need to add that I have seen ONE ash-white moth in my property and could not relate it to this worm.
Status: Resident
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: August 04, 2012
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Puerto Rico