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Pluto sphinx
Xylophanes pluto (Fabricius, 1777)
Attributes of Xylophanes plutoFamily: Sphinx Moths, Hawkmoths (Sphingidae) Subfamily: Macroglossinae (Macroglossinae) Identification: Forewing upperside is olive green with a paler median band and pale lines with purple shading along them. Hindwing upperside has a white spot surrounded by black at the base, a wide orangish yellow median band, and a brown to greenish band along the outer margin. Life history: Not reported. Flight: . Several broods throughout the year in Florida and South Texas. Wing span: 2 1/16 - 2 9/16 inches (5.3 - 6.5 cm). Caterpillar hosts: Milkberry (Chiococca species), Hamelia patens, and Erythroxylon species. Adult food: Nectar from flowers including wild verbena. Habitat: Tropical and subtropical lowlands. Range: Brazil north through Central America, Mexico, and the West Indies to Florida 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 Xylophanes pluto
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