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I found this in central Oregon and am curious to what this is. Can you help me identify it?
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Asked July 15, 2024, 10:32 AM EDT
I found this in central Oregon and am curious to what this is. Can you help me identify it?
Washington County Oregon
Expert Response
Hi Rich and thanks for your wonderful picture of a Sphinx Moth larvae. There are two species, Proserpinus lucidus and Proserpinus clarkiae. From the pictures I can find, it is more likely to be the first, called a Bear Sphinx Moth and the color matches the L5 form. The moth is a beautiful greenish color and the larvae lives on plants in the Evening Primrose family, Onagraceae.
In short, a wonderful find and thanks so much for sharing it!
https://www.sphingidae.us/proserpinus-lucidus.html
In short, a wonderful find and thanks so much for sharing it!
https://www.sphingidae.us/proserpinus-lucidus.html
Thanks you so much.
Rich Hanson
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