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Unicorn Caterpillar Caterpillars of Hawkmoth has a distinctive 'horn' on the tail end of its body. Caterpillar,Hawkmoth,Moth,Philippines,Quezon Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Unicorn Caterpillar

Caterpillars of Hawkmoth has a distinctive 'horn' on the tail end of its body.

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  1. View Lisa Kimmerling's profile
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    Stunning! I'm in complete awe! Posted one year ago
    1. View Albert Kang's profile
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      Thanks, Lisa but this is the backside! lol Posted one year ago
      1. View Lisa Kimmerling's profile
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        That is a very cool backside! :D Posted one year ago
        1. View Lisa Kimmerling's profile
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          And it really does drive home the common name you have given it! ;) Posted one year ago, modified one year ago
          1. View Lisa Kimmerling's profile
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            Mine didn't have as impressive a horn!
            Manduca sexta - Carolina Sphinx Moth (larva) Large (around 9.5 cm), green caterpillar with white and black banding and eye spots along each segment. Prominent red horn on posterior segment.<br /> <br /> Habitat:<br /> Feeding on my cherry tomatoes in the garden. Surrounded by mixed hardwoods in my back yard.<br /> <br /> Notes:<br /> This caterpillar was latched onto my tomato plant and did not want to let go! I was impressed by mouthparts as well as the "velcro-action" of its prolegs! It took a lot of effort for me to remove this from the plant!<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/56175/manduca_sexta_-_carolina_sphinx_moth_larva.html Geotagged,Goliath worm,Manduca sexta,Moth week 2018,Sphinx moth,Summer,United States,camo,camouflage,carolina sphinx moth,insect,insecta,lepidoptera,manduca,sphingidae
             Posted one year ago
            1. View Albert Kang's profile
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              Yep, not all Caterpillars of Hawkmoth has long spines, some are shorter than others.

              I seldom like to take pics of animals from the back side, but this is an exception as this one's backside truly deserves additional attention :D               Posted one year ago
  3. View Christine Young's profile
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    Such a fancy behind! Posted one year ago
    1. View Lisa Kimmerling's profile
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      Right?! I thought it was amazing! Posted one year ago
      1. View Albert Kang's profile
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        Thanks, Lisa and Christine for your appreciation :) Posted one year ago

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Uploaded Jun 11, 2018. Captured Jun 7, 2018 20:59.
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  • TG-5
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO200
  • 18mm

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