SCENE in the pen. 029

“Hornworm with red and yellow patterns”

Near the cosmos flowers planted in the park. Hawk moth larvae were crawling on the ground. Red and yellow eye-like patterns stand out on the black body. It will grow into a large moth with white streaks on its back.  [JUNE 2021]

Theretra oldenlandiae

 

セスジスズメの幼虫はさまざまな植物の葉を食べます。黒いからだに黄色や赤の眼状模様が特徴的です。葉の色と異なる色合いは、よく目立ちます。