Attributes of Sphinx drupiferarum
Wild cherry sphinx
Sphinx drupiferarum J.E. Smith, 1797
Family: Sphingidae
Subfamily: Sphinginae
Identification: Upperside of forewing is dark gray with a white band along the costa and one along the outer margin. Hindwing is dark gray with 2 whitish bands.
Wing Span: 3 1/4 - 4 5/16 inches (8.2 - 11 cm).
Life History: Caterpillars hide during the day and feed at night. Fully-grown caterpillars pupate and overwinter in underground burrows.
Flight: . One brood from May-July.
Caterpillar Hosts: Wild cherry and plum (Prunus species) lilac (Syringa vulgaris), hackberry (Celtis occidentalis), and apple (Malus sylvestris).
Adult Food: Nectar from deep-throated flowers including Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica).
Habitat: A wide variety of wooded habitats and suburbs.
Range: Uncommon in its range. Nova Scotia south to Georgia; west through most of the United States and southern Canada to British Columbia and central California.
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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August 04, 2012 | j10mes | Quebec, Canada | October 10, 2012 | Details |
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August 01, 2012 | Jules | Anoka County, Minnesota, United States | August 17, 2012 | Details |
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August 07, 2012 | Theresa Nelson | Ontario, Canada | August 14, 2012 | Details |
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July 15, 2012 | mhloh99 | Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States | July 18, 2012 | Details |
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May 26, 2012 | jstratos | Windham County, Connecticut, United States | June 23, 2012 | Details |
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June 16, 2012 | archcopper | Isanti County, Minnesota, United States | June 18, 2012 | Details |
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June 08, 2012 | Esjay | Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States | June 12, 2012 | Details |
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May 26, 2012 | great_northern_mouse | Forest County, Pennsylvania, United States | May 30, 2012 | Details |
| July 16, 1961 | curtis.lehman (Rick Gillmore) | Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States | February 22, 2012 | Details | |
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July 24, 2002 | drkilmer | Frederick County, Maryland, United States | January 21, 2011 | Details |
| June 10, 2007 | dave priestley (David I. Priestley) | Ontario, Canada | December 31, 2010 | Details | |
| January 01, 1911 | legacy.reporter | Pike County, Missouri, United States | March 11, 2009 | Details | |
| May 10, 1868 | legacy.reporter | St. Louis City County, Missouri, United States | March 11, 2009 | Details | |
| January 01, 1950 | legacy.reporter | Greene County, Missouri, United States | March 11, 2009 | Details | |
| January 01, 1950 | legacy.reporter (Willis, Daryl) | Livingston County, Missouri, United States | March 11, 2009 | Details | |
| June 01, 1967 | legacy.reporter | Platte County, Missouri, United States | March 11, 2009 | Details | |
| June 08, 1968 | legacy.reporter (South, Mike) | Clark County, Missouri, United States | March 11, 2009 | Details | |
| January 01, 1973 | legacy.reporter (Thompson, Randy) | Andrew County, Missouri, United States | March 11, 2009 | Details | |
| January 01, 1973 | legacy.reporter (Transano, Joy) | Knox County, Missouri, United States | March 11, 2009 | Details | |
| January 01, 1980 | legacy.reporter (Heinrich, Don) | St Charles County, Missouri, United States | March 11, 2009 | Details | |
| January 01, 1987 | legacy.reporter (Long, Bruce) | Callaway County, Missouri, United States | March 11, 2009 | Details | |
| May 21, 1982 | legacy.reporter (Adams, James) | Clay County, Missouri, United States | March 11, 2009 | Details | |
| July 16, 1969 | legacy.reporter | Platte County, Missouri, United States | March 11, 2009 | Details | |
| April 29, 1954 | legacy.reporter | St. Louis City County, Missouri, United States | March 11, 2009 | Details | |
| May 21, 1962 | legacy.reporter (Heitzman, J. Richard) | Benton County, Missouri, United States | March 11, 2009 | Details | |
| May 11, 1963 | legacy.reporter (Heitzman, J. Richard) | Clay County, Missouri, United States | March 11, 2009 | Details | |
| May 16, 1969 | legacy.reporter (Hansen, R.J.) | Nodaway County, Missouri, United States | March 11, 2009 | Details | |
| May 20, 1969 | legacy.reporter (Hartly, T.) | Nodaway County, Missouri, United States | March 11, 2009 | Details | |
| May 21, 1970 | legacy.reporter (Heitzman, J. Richard) | Benton County, Missouri, United States | March 11, 2009 | Details | |
| June 10, 1980 | legacy.reporter (Heitzman, J. Richard) | Barton County, Missouri, United States | March 11, 2009 | Details | |
| May 22, 1975 | legacy.reporter (Letsinger, Rae) | Jasper County, Missouri, United States | March 11, 2009 | Details | |
| June 01, 1981 | legacy.reporter (Letsinger, Rae) | Jasper County, Missouri, United States | March 11, 2009 | Details | |
| June 25, 1935 | legacy.reporter (Meiners, E.P.) | Jefferson County, Missouri, United States | March 11, 2009 | Details | |
| July 16, 1956 | legacy.reporter (Munson, R.E.) | Boone County, Missouri, United States | March 11, 2009 | Details | |
| June 16, 1889 | legacy.reporter | Pike County, Missouri, United States | March 11, 2009 | Details | |
| January 01, 1950 | legacy.reporter | Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States | March 11, 2009 | Details | |
| July 30, 1903 | legacy.reporter (Horsfall, J.) | Wright County, Missouri, United States | March 11, 2009 | Details | |
| July 07, 1904 | legacy.reporter (Horsfall, J.) | Wright County, Missouri, United States | March 11, 2009 | Details | |
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August 19, 2008 | KarelK (Karel Kingrey) | Bonneville County, Idaho, United States | September 29, 2008 | Details |
| July 17, 2004 | Tom Middagh (Tom Middagh) | Nobles County, Minnesota, United States | July 10, 2008 | Details | |
| January 01, 1950 | legacy.reporter | Alpine County, California, United States | December 31, 2004 | Details | |
| January 01, 1950 | legacy.reporter | Mendocino County, California, United States | December 31, 2004 | Details | |
| January 01, 1950 | legacy.reporter | Modoc County, California, United States | December 31, 2004 | Details | |
| January 01, 1950 | legacy.reporter | Mono County, California, United States | December 31, 2004 | Details | |
| January 01, 1950 | legacy.reporter | Nevada County, California, United States | December 31, 2004 | Details | |
| January 01, 1950 | legacy.reporter | Placer County, California, United States | December 31, 2004 | Details | |
| January 01, 1950 | legacy.reporter | Plumas County, California, United States | December 31, 2004 | Details | |
| January 01, 1950 | legacy.reporter | Siskiyou County, California, United States | December 31, 2004 | Details | |
| January 01, 1950 | legacy.reporter | Arapahoe County, Colorado, United States | December 31, 2004 | Details | |
| January 01, 1950 | legacy.reporter | Boulder County, Colorado, United States | December 31, 2004 | Details |
