Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1393854

Banded sphinx
Eumorpha fasciatus

Observation date: September 09, 2024
Submitted by: Sejohnson10204
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Found on the recently dried banks of an small pond on possibly Mexican primrose-willow. Found in the sunny early evening on a day with now rain and low humidity. These caterpillars are large and voracious eaters
Status: Resident
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: July 05, 2025
Coordinator notes: Primrose-willow is indeed their host plant.
Checklist region(s): United States, Georgia, Newton County