Small-eyed Sphinx Moth 5th instar caterpillar, on Wild Cherry. Note the red spots that often mimic the spots on Wild Cherry.

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Small-eyed Sphinx Moth 5th instar caterpillar, on Wild Cherry. Note the red spots that often mimic the spots on late summer Wild Cherry.

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Size: 4752px × 3168px
Location: Pennsylvania
Photo credit: © Jeff Lepore / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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