Catalpa Sphinx (Ceratomia catalpae)

Ceratomia catalpae - Catalpa Sphinx

This large moth is most well-known for its caterpillars, which are common on Catalpa trees and very popular with fishermen as bait.

Madison Co., NC 7/27/12

Ceratomia catalpae - Catalpa Sphinx

Madison Co., NC 7/27/12

Ceratomia catalpae - Catalpa Sphinx

Madison Co., NC 7/28/12

Ceratomia catalpae - Catalpa Sphinx

Madison Co., NC 7/27/12

Ceratomia catalpae - Catalpa Sphinx

Madison Co., NC 7/28/12

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