Short white fur with black tufts identify this caterpillar, and as with all tussock caterpillars the fur is stiff and can irritate your skin, in the same way fiberglass fibers can (although having ...

Due to this variability, it can be difficult to identify sphinx moth species from the caterpillar stage alone. Color patterns of white-lined sphinx moth caterpillars vary with age and geography.

Due to this variability, it can be difficult to identify sphinx moth species from only caterpillars. A caterpillar transforms into a colorful moth with a heavy body about 3 inches long and a ...