Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1340875

Hydrangea sphinx
Darapsa versicolor

Observation date: August 24, 2022
Submitted by: woodlydia97
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: I noticed this caterpillar on my pants when I got back from working in Sumter National forest, South Carolina, in the Enoree Ranger district around Laurens County. The weather was mostly sunny outside while I was working. The caterpillar moves a little bit in the light of the lamp. It's body is pinkish and the bottom and light brown on top and it has a curved spike above it's rear.
Status: Resident
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: August 25, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.