Good Day! I need help identifying this particular caterpillar (see attached).
It was found feeding on one of my Anthurium plants. It has now turned into a brown (dead leaf colour) cocoon near the bottom of the plant where all the leaf petioles originate.
Thanks!
Best Regards
Navin
Hi Navin,
The caterpillar in your photo is that of a moth, specifically a Hawk Moth belonging to the Sphingidae family. The tell tale sign of caterpillar form this family is the 'tail' behind.
The name of this moth is Eupanacra elegantulus. You can find out more about this moth at Gan’s blog entry on the life history of this moth.
Regards
BG
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