Ceratomia catalpae
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{{Taxobox | color = pink | name = Catalpa Sphinx | image = Ceratomia catalpae sjh.JPG | image_width = 250px | regnum = Animalia | phylum = Arthropoda | classis = Insecta | ordo = Lepidoptera | familia = Sphingidae | genus = Ceratomia | species = C. catalpae | binomial = Ceratomia catalpae | binomial_authority = Boisduval, 1875 }}
The Catalpa Sphinx Ceratomia catalpae, also known as Catawba Worm, is a hawk moth native to southeastern North America.
The green caterpillars, growing to a length of about 5 cm (2 in), feed on the leaves of the Southern Catalpa, Catawba or Indian bean tree (Catalpa bignonioides). They are highly desired as fishing bait.
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External links
- Catalpa sphinx, Moths of North America