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Vine sphinx
Eumorpha vitis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Attributes of Eumorpha vitisFamily: Sphinx Moths, Hawkmoths (Sphingidae) Subfamily: Macroglossinae (Macroglossinae) Identification: Upperside is dark pinkish brown. Forewing has sharp pinkish white bands and streaks. Hindwing has a pink patch along the inner margin and pale whitish brown along the outer margin. Life history: Adults begin feeding at dusk. Caterpillars pupate in shallow underground chambers. Flight: . Two broods in Florida from April-May and July-October, one brood in the rest of the range from July-September. Wing span: 3 3/8 - 4 1/8 inches (8.5 - 10.5 cm). Caterpillar hosts: Grape (Vitis) and vine (Cissus). Adult food: Nectar from flowers including rosy periwinkle (Vinca rosea), and perhaps orchids in the tropics. Habitat: Tropical and subtropical lowlands. Range: Argentina north through Central America, the West Indies, and Mexico to southern Arizona, Texas, Mississippi, and Florida. Strays north to Nebraska. 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 Eumorpha vitis
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