Banded sphinx
Eumorpha fasciatus (Sulzer, 1776)
Family: Sphingidae
Subfamily: Macroglossinae
Identification: Upperside is dark pinkish brown. Forewing has a lighter brown band along the costa, and sharp pinkish white bands and streaks. Hindwing has a pink patch on the inner margin and pink along the outer margin.
Wing Span: 3 7/16 - 3 13/16 inches (8.7 - 9.6 cm).
Life History: Adults begin feeding at dark. Caterpillars pupate in shallow chambers in the soil.
Flight: . Several flights in Florida throughout the year, several flights in Louisiana from April-November, two flights in coastal South Carolina from May-July and August-October, one brood northward from August-November.
Caterpillar Hosts: Primrose-willow and other plants in the evening primrose family (Onagraceae).
Adult Food: Flower nectar.
Habitat: Tropical, subtropical, and austral lowlands.
Range: Northern Argentina north through Central America and Mexico to southern California and southern Arizona; east to Texas, Mississippi, Florida, and South Carolina. Strays north to Missouri, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, and Nova Scotia.
Conservation: Not usually required.
NCGR: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
Management Needs: None reported.
Comments: NULL
Alternate Scientific Names:
Eumorpha fasciata
Verified Sightings
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Observation date: Sep 07, 2019
Submitted by: Mikelchap
Region: Glynn County, Georgia, United States
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: Sep 09, 2019
Observation date: Sep 05, 2019
Submitted by: Dalmaselma
Region: Orange County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Sep 05, 2019
Observation date: Aug 29, 2019
Submitted by: Jrock-kodama
Region: Orange County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 31, 2019
Observation date: Aug 27, 2019
Submitted by: DeLawder
Region: Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 28, 2019
Observation date: Aug 27, 2019
Submitted by: Jujudaffy
Region: Howard County, Maryland, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 28, 2019
Observation date: Aug 27, 2019
Submitted by: kg123
Region: Camden County, New Jersey, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 28, 2019
Observation date: Aug 27, 2019
Submitted by: Jlange
Region: Greene County, Arkansas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Aug 27, 2019
Observation date: Aug 25, 2019
Submitted by: jsurber
Region: Virginia, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 26, 2019
Observation date: Aug 23, 2019
Submitted by: Stan C
Region: Collier County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 26, 2019
Observation date: Aug 21, 2019
Submitted by: Ginnell
Region: Broward County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 22, 2019
Observation date: Aug 21, 2019
Submitted by: Ginnell
Region: Broward County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 22, 2019
Observation date: Aug 21, 2019
Submitted by: EliseLS
Region: Harris County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Aug 21, 2019
Observation date: Aug 19, 2019
Submitted by: 70mercGT351
Region: Hunt County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Aug 20, 2019
Observation date: Aug 18, 2019
Submitted by: dajon
Region: Polk County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 19, 2019
Observation date: Aug 17, 2019
Submitted by: nancycarrano
Region: Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 17, 2019
Observation date: Aug 15, 2019
Submitted by: Skyfire
Region: Harris County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Aug 17, 2019
Observation date: Aug 06, 2019
Submitted by: LaurindaO
Region: Texas, Tarrant County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Aug 07, 2019
Observation date: Aug 06, 2019
Submitted by: falecore
Region: Richmond County, New York, United States
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Aug 07, 2019
Observation date: Jul 18, 2019
Submitted by: Kemoismybuddy
Region: Morgan County, Alabama, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jul 22, 2019
Observation date: Jun 17, 2019
Submitted by: Vhollinger
Region: Anderson County, South Carolina, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 22, 2019
Observation date: Jun 16, 2019
Submitted by: kingb
Region: Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jun 18, 2019
Observation date: May 18, 2019
Submitted by: maksmith
Region: Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 19, 2019
Observation date: May 14, 2019
Submitted by: Paracelsus462
Region: Harris County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: May 14, 2019
Observation date: May 11, 2019
Submitted by: Lmraya67
Region: Bay County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 11, 2019
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