Caterpillar of a sphinx moth

7394.         I found this on my patio! I have never seen one like this before! St. Johns, Nfld. Canada

 

 

Number 7394.     This is a caterpillar of a sphinx moth (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae). I cannot be absolutely certain, but it most likely is Sphinx kalmiae, known as the laurel or fawn sphinx. See fawn sphinx detailed information .