Attributes of Protambulyx strigilis
Streaked sphinx
Protambulyx strigilis (Linnaeus, 1771)
Family: Sphingidae
Subfamily: Sphinginae
Identification: Inner margin of forewing is indented. Upperside of forewing is pale yellowish gray in the pale form and reddish brown in the dark form. Both have a distinct submarginal line and a dark band along the indentation in the inner margin. Hindwing upperside of the pale form is deep golden orange with dark bands; dark form has orangish brown hindwing. Hindwing underside of both forms has irregular transverse lines, a distinct submarginal line, and a pale outer margin.
Wing Span: 4 1/4 - 5 1/4 inches (10.8 - 13.4 cm).
Life History: Not reported.
Flight: . July in Florida.
Caterpillar Hosts: Various species of Anacardium, Spondias, Erythroxylon, and Comocladia; all in the cashew family (Anacardiaceae).
Adult Food: Not reported.
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical lowlands.
Range: Argentina and Central America north through the West Indies to southern Florida.
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.
Taxonomy Notes:
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The fifty most recently verified sightings are below. See more recently verified sightings of all species.
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February 08, 2013 | brashj | Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States | February 08, 2013 | Details |
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September 23, 2012 | JamieByrnes | Pasco County, Florida, United States | September 23, 2012 | Details |
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April 30, 2012 | bentert | Collier County, Florida, United States | May 01, 2012 | Details |
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April 19, 2012 | a.saccharum | Hillsborough County, Florida, United States | April 19, 2012 | Details |
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March 27, 2012 | molejk | Pinellas County, Florida, United States | March 27, 2012 | Details |
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February 03, 2012 | ROBERT JESSBERGER | Lee County, Florida, United States | February 03, 2012 | Details |
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January 28, 2012 | plleonard@sympatico.ca | Palm Beach County, Florida, United States | February 02, 2012 | Details |
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January 23, 2012 | cldelage | Brevard County, Florida, United States | January 25, 2012 | Details |
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December 24, 2011 | stilwellsa | Lee County, Florida, United States | December 24, 2011 | Details |
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December 09, 2011 | NobleNote | Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States | December 18, 2011 | Details |
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November 15, 2011 | Knightbane | Broward County, Florida, United States | November 17, 2011 | Details |
| January 01, 1950 | legacy.reporter | Collier County, Florida, United States | December 31, 2004 | Details | |
| January 01, 1950 | legacy.reporter | Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States | December 31, 2004 | Details | |
| January 01, 1950 | legacy.reporter | Hendry County, Florida, United States | December 31, 2004 | Details | |
| January 01, 1950 | legacy.reporter | Highlands County, Florida, United States | December 31, 2004 | Details | |
| January 01, 1950 | legacy.reporter | Lee County, Florida, United States | December 31, 2004 | Details | |
| January 01, 1950 | legacy.reporter | Manatee County, Florida, United States | December 31, 2004 | Details | |
| January 01, 1950 | legacy.reporter | Monroe County, Florida, United States | December 31, 2004 | Details | |
| January 01, 1950 | legacy.reporter | Palm Beach County, Florida, United States | December 31, 2004 | Details | |
| January 01, 1950 | legacy.reporter | Galveston County, Texas, United States | December 31, 2004 | Details |
