Pandora Sphinx Caterpillar - Eumorpha pandorus

I spotted this caterpillar on a tree while hiking. It caught my eye because it was engaging in a strange back-and-forth rhythmic motion.

Habitat: Found on a Parthenocissus quinquefolia vine (Virginia creeper) that was growing up a tree; Mostly deciduous forest

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Ferdy Christant

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Now that's a top notch observation! Crystal clear shots, video, angles, it has it all. Compliments! Posted 3 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks Ferdy! It was so cute as it humped the twig. Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Yes, you did emphasize the humping part. And now again. Posted 3 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
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      I can't help it. It really was humping that twig. I couldn't believe my eyes. Posted 3 years ago

The Pandora sphinx

The Pandora sphinx moth, also called the Pandorus Sphinx Moth, is a North American moth in the Sphingidae family. It is a large, greenish gray moth with darker patches and pink edges and small pink eyespots.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies

Species identified by Christine Young