In May 2026, Hawaii wildlife crews found 10 endangered caterpillars on Lānaʻi. Weeks later, they found the same moth on Molokaʻi for the first time since the 1940s

Blackburn’s Sphinx Moth Hawaii: In a remarkable find, wildlife crews report the discovery of 10 endangered Blackburn's Sphinx Moth caterpillars in Lānaʻi and sightings in Molokaʻi for the first time since the 1940s, shedding light on the species' habitat and conservation needs.

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