Insects and Spiders - native

Southwestern Eyed Sphinx (Smerinthus ophthalmica) on Oct 5, 2020

Originally reported as Insect or Spider (unknown species) (various)

Submitter has sample

Description of specimen

Pale green caterpiller with a blue horn on the end.

Commentary

Dear Jim, the seems like the great ash sphinx, a native hawk-moth caterpillar from the family of Sphingidae.
https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Sphinx-chersis
Thank you, Helmuth Rogg

Helmuth Rogg
Oct. 5, 2020, 11:38 p.m.

Dear Jim, on second thought it is likely our native eyed sphinx moth, Smerinthus ophthalmica. Here is a link to more info:
http://pnwmoths.biol.wwu.edu/browse/family-sphingidae/subfamily-smerinthinae/smerinthus/smerinthus-ophthalmica/
Thank you, Helmuth Rogg

Helmuth Rogg
Oct. 6, 2020, 5:20 a.m.

Resources

Southwestern Eyed Sphinx information on iNaturalist

Location

I think I found a lime hawk moth caterpillar. I don't know if it's invasive. It was on our front door mat.

Expert Reviewer

Mr. Helmuth Rogg

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