Pseudosphinx Tetrio

We have em’, Pseudosphinx tetrio all over our Plumeria tree, probably over 60 of them.  Pseudosphinx tetrio, otherwise known as a Tetrio sphinx moth or caterpillar (depending on the stage).  Brightly colored, beautiful, kind-of scary looking caterpillars with what looks like a spike that moves forward and aft as they walk.  Bella wanted to hold them, but I said hold up, lets google it, like the pioneers did back in the day when they came across similar situations.  Sure enough, its a no-go on the holding of them, they bite. Later I checked with some locals who in turn said they “pican”, or sting. Here are some photos: Plumeria flower – awesome fragrance! Plumeria tree. Check out the eating this one has done to this leaf. Look...