Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1017783

Yam hawkmoth
Theretra nessus

Observation date: November 15, 2014
Submitted by: aimberi
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found by a stream in the lower part of Palolo Valley on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. It was a rather large caterpillar - probably 2 to 3 inches long.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: February 26, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, Hawaii, Honolulu County