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Pawpaw sphinx
Dolba hyloeus (Drury, 1773)
Attributes of Dolba hyloeusFamily: Sphinx Moths, Hawkmoths (Sphingidae) Subfamily: Sphinginae (Sphinginae) Identification: Wings are dark brown with a dusting of white scales. Some moths have patches of reddish or yellowish brown on the wings. Life history: The caterpillar has a horn at the end of its abdomen. Fully grown caterpillars pupate and overwinter in underground burrows. Flight: . One flight from June-September, two flights from March-September in Florida and Louisiana. Wing span: 2 - 2 11/16 inches (5 - 6.8 cm). Caterpillar hosts: Pawpaw (Asimina triloba), littleleaf sweetfern (Myrica aspleniifolia), possum haw (Ilex decidua), and inkberry (I. glabra). Adult food: Nectar from deep-throated flowers including bouncing bet (Saponaria officinalis), Petunia, jasmine, and mimosa. Habitat: Not reported. Range: Maine south to Florida, west to Wisconsin, eastern Oklahoma, and South Texas. Conservation: Not usually required. NatureServe Global Status: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. Management needs: None reported. | Documented Records for Dolba hyloeus
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