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Waved sphinx
Ceratomia undulosa (Walker, 1856)
Attributes of Ceratomia undulosaFamily: Sphinx Moths, Hawkmoths (Sphingidae) Subfamily: Sphinginae (Sphinginae) Identification: Forewing is pale brownish gray with wavy black and white lines and a black-outlined white cell spot. Hindwing is gray with diffuse darker bands. Some individuals are very dark, almost black, and others are light yellowish brown. Life history: Fully-grown caterpillars pupate underground. Flight: . Two broods in the south from March-October, one brood in the north from May-August. Wing span: 3 - 4 5/16 inches (7.6 - 11 cm). Caterpillar hosts: Ash (Fraxinus), privet (Ligustrum), oak (Quercus), hawthorn (Crataegus) and fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus). Adult food: Adults probably do not feed. Habitat: A variety of forested and open habitats. Range: Maine west to Alberta, western North Dakota, and Colorado; south to Florida, the Gulf Coast, and 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 Ceratomia undulosa
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