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Hummingbird moth caterpillars hatch from small, round eggs laid singly on host plants by the adult female moths. When newly emerged, the tiny larvae are only a few millimeters long. They often have a reddish-brown or greenish-brown coloration with a black head capsule.
What caterpillar turns into a hummingbird moth? After feeding as well as mating, the female lays eggs on the leaves of small vines and shrubs, the favorites being cherries, hawthorns, viburnums, snowberries, and honeysuckles.
Quick Facts… Hornworms are among the largest caterpillars found in Colorado. Although the “tomato hornworm” damages garden plants, most hornworm species cause insignificant plant injury. Adult stages of hornworms are known as sphinx, hawk, or “hummingbird” moths.
Hyles lineata, also known as the white-lined sphinx, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. They are sometimes known as a "hummingbird moth" because of their bird-like size (2-3 inch wingspan) and flight patterns. [2] As caterpillars, they have a wide range of color phenotypes but show consistent adult coloration. [3]
Hummingbird moth larvae (caterpillars) are among several types of sphinx moth caterpillars known as hornworms due to the horn-like spike that projects from the rear the body.
Hummingbird moths are also commonly known as sphinx moths. Here’s the fascinating reason why. When the caterpillars raise their heads, the rest of their body remains flat. They resemble the posture of the statue of the mythical Sphinx in Egypt that guards the pharaohs’ tombs.
Caterpillars and Host Plants. Hummingbird moth caterpillars, also known as hornworms, are large and robust. They are known for their distinct spine or “horn” at the hind end source. These caterpillars feed on the leaves of various host plants, some of which include: Evening primrose; Night blooming jasmine; Bred valerian; Cocoon and Pupa
Perhaps one of the most delightful insect visitors to your garden is the hummingbird moth. Several species of the genus Hemaris deserve this name and for very good reason. They fly and move just like hummingbirds.
Hummingbird Moth Caterpillars. Hummingbird moths lay their eggs on plants. The mature caterpillars are plump, and yellowish green (or sometimes brownish), with the spiky tail horn typical of most sphinx moth caterpillars.
A hummingbird moth caterpillar, also known as a hornworm, has a bright green body with white diagonal lines on its sides. It features a red or orange ‘horn’ at the rear end and can grow up to 2 inches in length.