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Dear Bugman,,
I’m a wildlife photographer from Alberta. Canada….and I came across this beautifully colored caterpillar….but for some reason I cannot seem to ID it.even with the help of guide books and the use of the internet on butterflies and moth caterpillar species..!! Can you help…..see attached image for reference ! Much Thanks..
Regards,
Brian Wolitski
www.bmwphoto.com
Hi Brian,
This is one color variation of a Leafy Spurge Hawkmoth, Hyles euphorbiae. Bill Oehlke has some great information on his site. The moth was introduced from Europe as a biological control for the weed Leafy Spurge. The moth has been released in Montana, Idaho, North Dakota, Oregon, Ontario and Alberta where it is thriving and eating leafy spurge.
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