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Spurge Hawk-moth (Hyles euphorbiae) caterpillar Causse Méjean, France. Sep 25, 2016. Fall,France,Geotagged,Hyles euphorbiae,Spurge Hawk-moth Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Spurge Hawk-moth (Hyles euphorbiae) caterpillar

Causse Méjean, France. Sep 25, 2016.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Absolutely gorgeous, and it looks enormous! Posted 8 years ago
    1. View Thibaud Aronson's profile
      Thibaud Aronson
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      Yes this is a pretty late stage caterpillar. One of my favorites. Posted 8 years ago

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The Spurge Hawk-moth

The Spurge Hawk-moth is a European moth of the family Sphingidae. This hawk moth is used as an agent of biological pest control against the noxious weed known as leafy spurge , but usually only in conjunction with other agents. The larvae consume the leaves and bracts of the plant.

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Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Sep 27, 2016. Captured Sep 25, 2016 15:11 in Drigas, 48150 Hures-la-Parade, France.
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  • DMC-TZ70
  • f/5.6
  • 10/4000s
  • ISO800
  • 4.3mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.