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

Hawaii wildlife crews recently discovered Blackburn's Sphinx Moth caterpillars on Lānaʻi. These endangered insects were also found in Halawa Valley and Kalae on Molokaʻi. These sightings mark the first on Molokaʻi since the 1940s. The discoveries provide crucial information for conservation efforts.