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Syssphinx hubbardi
Hubbard's silk moth From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Syssphinx hubbardi, or Hubbard's silk moth,[2] is a species of moth in the family Saturniidae. It is found in Mexico and the southern United States.[3]
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Distribution
The species can be found in Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and California.[4][5] It is also found in the Sonoran Desert in Mexico.[6]
Ecology
The caterpillar is approximately 2.5 inches long,[7] and green with many white dots. It also has a violet line that runs across its body.[8] They commonly feed on Prosopis (mesquite), Acacia,[4] and Cercidium microphyllum (palo verde).[9]
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