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Insect identification #922981

Asked December 18, 2025, 9:39 PM EST

Came upon this in a flower farm field. Looks like a larvae of some kind, would appreciate an identification

Harford County Maryland

Expert Response

It looks like a sphynx moth pupa but it is difficult to tell which in this stage. There are over 40 species recorded in Maryland.

Emily

Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied December 19, 2025, 1:44 PM EST

Narrows it down a little ‍♀️
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On Dec 19, 2025, at 1:44 PM, Ask Extension wrote:

The Question Asker Replied December 19, 2025, 4:40 PM EST

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