White-lined sphinx caterpillar

Found in arid regions, deserts, open fields, and disturbed soils across North America.

Feeds voraciously on various host plants including purslane, evening primrose, apple, and tomato leaves.

Actively crawls on the ground seeking pupation sites or host plants. Larvae burrow into soil to overwinter as pupae.

Can cause minor defoliation in gardens and crops. Adult moths act as important nighttime pollinators.