Subject: Northern California Caterpillar
Location: Northern California
May 20, 2017 10:57 pm
Hi, saw this little guy outside tonight and just wondering what he might turn into
Signature: Rachel
Dear Rachel,
This is but one color variation of the highly variable Whitelined Sphinx Caterpillar, Hyles lineata, and this BugGuide image is a very good color match to your individual. The high rainfall we had this past season produced plants upon which the caterpillars feed, and we expect to be getting reports of caterpillar population explosions, especially from desert areas. Our own porch light has attracted numerous adult Whitelined Sphinx Moths this spring.