Eumorpha Achemon Caterpillars

20 years ago

I thought you all might enjoy seeing a photo of a few of the caterpillars I raised. They are all pupating right now.

These are too cool, because they lose their "horn" in the 4th-5th instar (usually). I had some that lost it in the 3rd.

Susan

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webkat5
20 years ago
Whyyyyyy....those are kind of pretty! I have these moths...what are they feeding on?
susanlynne48
Original Author
20 years ago
Virginia Creeper. They will also feed on grapevine and ampelopsis brevipedunculata. I love them, too. They are beautiful sphinx moths! The cats are just as pretty IMHO, WebKat!

Susan
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webkat5
20 years ago
I will have to go check my Virginia Creeper (it grows wild out here) and see if I can find any cats!
sheilab965
20 years ago
I found a green hornworm on my privet this year. When I plucked it off, it pulsed inbetween my fingers. I guess that's a defense mechanism.

They get so big!

Sheila
susanlynne48
Original Author
20 years ago
Sheila, did it look something like the cat in the link I've provided?

Susan

Here is a link that might be useful: Laurel Hawk Moth