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I am hoping someone here knows what this fellow turned into when he grew up. It was the largest caterpillar I have ever encountered. Found in Long Beach, California.

LB67 7 June 24
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Nice photo. ♥

CaroleKay Level 8 June 27, 2018
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A Hawk Moth.
Family, Sphingiidae.
A clue to which species lies in what it's eating

Leafhead Level 8 June 24, 2018
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Looks like hornworm.......larvae of a hawkmoth/sphinx moth/hummingbird moth.

Free_2B_Me Level 7 June 24, 2018

Thank you. I just looked that up. How interesting that a hummingbird moth is out during the day and can be mistaken for a small hummingbird. I will look into the other names in greater detail, as well. ?