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Banded sphinx
Eumorpha fasciatus (Sulzer, 1776)
Attributes of Eumorpha fasciatusFamily: Sphinx Moths, Hawkmoths (Sphingidae) Subfamily: Macroglossinae (Macroglossinae) Identification: Upperside is dark pinkish brown. Forewing has a lighter brown band along the costa, and sharp pinkish white bands and streaks. Hindwing has a pink patch on the inner margin and pink along the outer margin. Life history: Adults begin feeding at dark. Caterpillars pupate in shallow chambers in the soil. Flight: . Several flights in Florida throughout the year, several flights in Louisiana from April-November, two flights in coastal South Carolina from May-July and August-October, one brood northward from August-November. Wing span: 3 7/16 - 3 13/16 inches (8.7 - 9.6 cm). Caterpillar hosts: Primrose-willow and other plants in the evening primrose family (Onagraceae). Adult food: Flower nectar. Habitat: Tropical, subtropical, and austral lowlands. Range: Northern Argentina north through Central America and Mexico to southern California and southern Arizona; east to Texas, Mississippi, Florida, and South Carolina. Strays north to Missouri, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, and Nova Scotia. 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 fasciatus
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