Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur

Sitio realizado por aficionados a la observación de aves desde 10 de enero 2006

Gaudy sphinx - Eumorpha labruscae



Order Lepidoptera
Family Sphingidae
Gaudy sphinx
22-12-18 © María Victoria Di Stasio
Gaudy sphinx
22-12-18 © María Victoria Di Stasio
This caterpillar feeds on Vitaceae species. It is in its last larval stage, before pupation.
Gaudy sphinx
22-12-18 © Javier Guillermo González
Gaudy sphinx
22-12-18 © Héctor Horacio García

Gaudy sphinx
22-12-18 © Héctor Horacio García
Marcelo discovered this caterpillar crossing the road and called us. An impressive size. At fist sight some 10 cm. The coin serves as a reference. We surrounded it so as to keep it safe from passers-by or cyclists till the edge of the road.