Observation date: October 07, 2012
Submitted by: MrDibbons
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Picture one is the caterpillar and picture two is the host plant flower. Caterpillar consumes leaves, buds, and branches. Weather is fair after two months of intermittent rain. The host plant may be some type of milkweed.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ryan St Laurent
Verified date: December 23, 2012
Coordinator notes: I am fairly certain of this ID, I know H. lineata is found in Mexico but I am not certain about specific locales within the country. As far as I know, H. lineata is the only Hyles species found in Mexico.
