Looks like a Spurge HAwk Moth,, but not really the same..

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Looks like a Spurge HAwk Moth,, but not really the same..

Post by MWP admin » Mon Dec 01, 2008 2:00 pm

HI, I came across this caterpillar which is quite similar to the spurge Hawk Moth which is usually mor colourful and have reddish blobs, unlike the one in the photo. Should be same Genus but different species.

Was very large, - 7cm-10cm

Any help?
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