![]() Caterpillar larvae will hatch in late spring and feed for 4–6 weeks before creating a cocoon, overwintering in their pupal state in the soil.The adult moths are easily recognizable they’re commonly called sphinx or hummingbird moths. Moths will emerge in the spring, and will then lay eggs once again.If the weather is warm enough, larvae may only burrow for as little as 2–3 weeks. More than one generation a year may be possible in warmer climates. Look out for the moths in late spring. Photo by Didier Descouens/Wikimedia Commons. ![]() Hornworms can be up to 5 inches long-which can be quite a shock when you first come across one! They do the most damage in the caterpillar-or larval-stage. ![]()
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