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Imperial moth caterpillar in north carolina

My sweetie espied this bright green imperial moth caterpillar scooting around one day when she was visiting me at my apartment in Durham, North Carolina. I identified it based on its white whiskers, green body, and yellow spots.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Camera: Pixel 2 XL
Copyright: © Mohammed Ali