A new visitor.

We've been here since 1977 but this is the first time we've seen one of these critters. Any ideas as to what kind it is?

[Tremerryn]

I really hope it's a caterpillar ツ

[Al Perry]

Neat find Rob. Not sure what it is but if you post your pic on www.bugguide.net they will ID it for you in no time.

[Tineke]

What a strange animal, looks good

[Milanie]

That is one unique bug! What a detailed shot you took. Let us know if you find out what he is.

[❀ Lynn]

Well this is a caterpillar...so I googled brown caterpillar with green spots and this is what it is: http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Sphecodina-abbottii Commonly known as Abbott's Sphinx! Cool find.

[Shirley Banford]

Excellent shot! Great find too.

[Rob Crosby]

@tremerryn @hollandcrew @tstb @milaniet @lynnb @sabanford
Thanks, All. You nailed it Lynn; Abbott's Sphinx. Even though it's the first we've seen in over 35 years the state entomologist tells us they've been documented in these parts as early as 1940!

[Myrna O'Hara]

Wow, what a wonderful find and capture!!