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sphingidae
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Proserpinus terlooii- Terloo sphinx (Larvae)
the Boerhavia in my yard has been attracting these moths and i was able to grab 14 caterpillars. I intend to culture this species in captivity.- MBullock
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- caterpillar macroglossinae proserpinus terlooii sphingidae terloo sphinx
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Proserpinus terlooii- Terloo Sphinx (female)
Unlike most sphingidae, Proserpinus terlooii is a diurnal flier, which is why it's poorly documented- most specimens seen came to lights at dusk, leading researchers to incorrectly assume it's crepuscular. It behaves more like the related hummingbird clearwing in the genus Hemaris as an adult.- MBullock
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- lepidoptera macroglossinae proserpinus terlooii sphingidae terloo sphinx
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Proserpinus terlooii- Terloo Sphinx (male)
A rare and stunning mint-green macroglossine sphinx moth. males are smaller with a wingspan approx. 30 mm females grow larger- up to 60mm in wingspan. they only lay eggs on Boerhavia sp, better known as 'spiderlings'.- MBullock
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- lepidoptera macroglossinae proserpinus terlooii sphingidae terloo sphinx
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Manduca occulta
A really big manduca sp- far larger than sexta.- MBullock
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- hawk moth hornworm lepidoptera manduca sphingidae sphinx
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