Insects and Spiders

Surprise

Two days after finding the green form of Tersa Sphinx caterpillar, I found this brown form when I was collecting Pentas leaves. I did not know you could have both colors at the same time and location. This one is more relaxed here and you can see the true head. The purple in the eye spots is a nice touch.
Tersa Sphinx Caterpillar Hodges # 7890 (Xylophanes tersa)

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