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 .