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Associated observations

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What

Pluto Sphinx (Xylophanes pluto)

Observer

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Date

January 22, 2013

Description

This cool looking caterpillar has a eye spot to trick predators. It turns into moth that frequents South America. According to BugGuide.net "Larva feed on Milkberry (Chiococca species), Hamelia patens, and Erythroxylon species."

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