Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Fig sphinx
Pachylia ficus

Observation date: November 07, 2016
Submitted by: the forlorn pope
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: My wife found this near the outskirts of Mexico City. Apart from its exciting patterns and colors, the distinguishing feature of the caterpillar was its enormous size - my wife guessed that it was over 4 inches long.
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: September 12, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): Mexico, Distrito Federal