Titan sphinx
Aellopos titan (Cramer, 1777)
Family: Sphingidae
Subfamily: Macroglossinae
Identification: Body is dark brown with a wide white stripe across the abdomen. Wings are dark brown. Forewing upperside has a black spot at the end of the cell and 2 bands of translucent white spots. Hindwing upperside has pale patches along the costa and inner margin.
Wing Span: 2 3/16 - 2 9/16 inches (5.5 - 6.5 cm).
Life History: The Titan sphinx is a strong flier. Caterpillars pupate in loose cocoons within shallow underground burrows.
Flight: . Several broods throughout the year in the Florida Keys, one brood from June-October elsewhere.
Caterpillar Hosts: Seven year apple (Casasia clusiifolia), common buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), and white indigoberry (Randia mitis); all in the madder family (Rubiaceae).
Adult Food: Nectar from flowers including phlox, lantana, and stoppers.
Habitat: Not reported.
Range: Uruguay and northern Argentina north through Mexico and the West Indies to the Florida Keys. Strays north to Maine, and west to North Dakota and southern Arizona.
Conservation: Not usually required.
NCGR: GU - Unable to assign rank due to lack of available information.
Management Needs: None reported.
Comments: NULL
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Observation date: Jun 15, 2014
Submitted by: JimConrad
Region: Texas, Uvalde County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jun 17, 2014
Observation date: Sep 06, 2013
Submitted by: magpie
Region: Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: Jun 10, 2014
Observation date: Nov 09, 2013
Submitted by: Frank Rinaldi
Region: Chambers County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jan 07, 2014
Observation date: Nov 09, 2013
Submitted by: sherylsr
Region: Blanco County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Nov 09, 2013
Observation date: Oct 29, 2013
Submitted by: rseidler
Region: Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 30, 2013
Observation date: May 26, 2013
Submitted by: Glynjer
Region: Colón Province, Panama
Verified by: Josiah Gilbert
Verified date: Oct 28, 2013
Observation date: Oct 25, 2013
Submitted by: Jeff McMillian
Region: Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 27, 2013
Observation date: Oct 20, 2013
Submitted by: dondubois
Region: Texas, Montgomery County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 22, 2013
Observation date: Aug 23, 2013
Submitted by: krancmm
Region: Brazoria County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Sep 15, 2013
Observation date: Jun 29, 2013
Submitted by: gratiotlake
Region: Keweenaw County, Michigan, United States
Verified by: elsner
Verified date: Jul 30, 2013
Observation date: May 06, 2012
Submitted by: zerrmick
Region: South Dakota, United States
Verified by: Robert Martin
Verified date: Jul 07, 2013
Observation date: Oct 01, 1971
Submitted by: stomlins701
Region: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Apr 05, 2013
Observation date: Oct 09, 2011
Submitted by: Lenora
Region: Miami County, Kansas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Apr 05, 2013
Observation date: Aug 03, 2012
Submitted by: tjantscher
Region: Linn County, Iowa, United States
Verified by: jamesdurbin
Verified date: Jan 14, 2013
Observation date: Nov 04, 2009
Submitted by: rseidler
Region: Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Nov 14, 2012
Observation date: Oct 01, 2012
Submitted by: curtis.lehman
Region: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Oct 01, 2012
Observation date: Aug 16, 2012
Submitted by: lorispencer
Region: Logan County, Arkansas, United States
Verified by: lorispencer
Verified date: Sep 14, 2012
Observation date: Oct 03, 2011
Submitted by: Jessileewomack@...
Region: Fannin County, Texas, United States
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: May 29, 2012
Observation date: Jul 17, 2011
Submitted by: rgibbo3
Region: Galveston County, Texas, United States
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: May 29, 2012
Observation date: Oct 09, 2011
Submitted by: Joan Rickert
Region: Taylor County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: Oct 14, 2011
Observation date: Sep 13, 2011
Submitted by: Jeff Trahan
Region: Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: rickypatterson
Verified date: Sep 23, 2011
Observation date: Oct 19, 2009
Submitted by: Old Folks
Region: Texas, Smith County, United States
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: Apr 12, 2011
Observation date: Jul 13, 2007
Submitted by: lawrencegall (Kevin Keating)
Region: Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
Verified by: lawrencegall
Verified date: Jan 14, 2011
Observation date: May 26, 2010
Submitted by: stonehollow (Arne Myrabo)
Region: Wright County, Minnesota, United States
Verified by: Tom Middagh (Tom Middagh)
Verified date: Dec 31, 2010
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