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Elm sphinx
Ceratomia amyntor (Geyer, 1835)
Attributes of Ceratomia amyntorFamily: Sphinx Moths, Hawkmoths (Sphingidae) Subfamily: Sphinginae (Sphinginae) Identification: Forewing is brown with dark brown and white markings including a white costal area, dark streaks along veins, and a white spot in the cell. Hindwing is light brown and has a dark brown band along the outer margin. Life history: Fully-grown caterpillars pupate and overwinter in burrows underground. Flight: . One brood in the north from June-July, two broods in the south from March-October. Wing span: 3 1/4 - 4 1/2 inches (8.2 - 11.5 cm). Caterpillar hosts: Elm (Ulmus), birch (Betula), basswood (Tilia), and cherry (Prunus). Adult food: Adults probably do not feed. Habitat: A wide variety of forested and open habitats. Range: Nova Scotia west to Saskatchewan and western North Dakota and Colorado; south to central Florida, the Gulf Coast, Texas, and New Mexico. 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 Ceratomia amyntor
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