sphinx moth
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“Hummingbird Moth” Caterpillar
While thinning some plants in an area, I came across this chunky beauty. It’s a caterpillar of the White-Lined Sphinx (Hyles lineata), which is a large moth that I see here fairly often. As it feeds on nectar, the way this moth flits and hovers has given it the nickname of “hummingbird moth.” When I… Continue reading
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Climbing A Ladder To See A Caterpillar
While recently looking up to the top of my 10-foot-tall Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis) tree, I noticed an odd shape that I thought at first might be a mutant seed pod. On closer inspection it turned out to be an enormous caterpillar (within the blue circle in the photo below). I tried to get good… Continue reading
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A Resting Sphinx Moth On Mexican Plum
I am outside every morning at 7am to take a rain gauge reading for CoCoRaHS (Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network). When it’s the right season to be light enough, that’s a good time to wander around looking for other interesting things in the garden. One early spring morning, I saw a Sphinx moth… Continue reading
About Me
Nature Lover.
Inquisitive Observer.
Student Gardener.
I invite you to join me on my journey to convert my sterile (from a nature point of view) new house lot to a healthy and diverse ecosystem, as I make discoveries, mistakes, and hopefully progress. I am not an expert or professional. The project started in February 2023 and the location is Seguin, Texas, USA.
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