Lettered sphinx
Deidamia inscriptum (Harris, 1839)
Family: Sphingidae
Subfamily: Macroglossinae
Identification: Forewing outer margin is deeply scalloped. Forewing upperside is light brown with dark brown markings and a small black and white spot near the tip. Hindwing is orange-brown with a dark brown outer margin and median line.
Wing Span: 1 3/4 - 2 3/4 inches (4.5 - 7 cm).
Life History: Adults fly both day and night. Caterpillars pupate in shallow burrows in the soil.
Flight: One brood; from February-May in Louisiana, and from March-June in the remainder of the range.
Caterpillar Hosts: Grape (Vitis), ampelopsis (Ampelopsis), and Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus).
Adult Food: Nectar from flowers including lilac (Syringa vulgaris) and Phlox.
Habitat: Not reported.
Range: New Hampshire south to northern Florida; west to Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Conservation: Not usually required.
NCGR: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
Management Needs: None reported.
Comments: NULL
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Observation date: May 17, 2017
Submitted by: Joe Bartok
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 17, 2017
Observation date: Mar 23, 2017
Submitted by: Jonathan Clark
Region: La Salle Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Mar 26, 2017
Observation date: Mar 22, 2017
Submitted by: tspevack
Region: Pinellas County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Mar 23, 2017
Observation date: May 21, 2016
Submitted by: Ilona L.
Region: Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Dec 12, 2016
Observation date: Oct 14, 2016
Submitted by: wildman
Region: Charleston County, South Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Oct 26, 2016
Observation date: Apr 30, 2014
Submitted by: JohnBoback
Region: Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Sep 18, 2016
Observation date: Apr 29, 2016
Submitted by: David Trently
Region: Blount County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: KyhlAustin
Verified date: Aug 22, 2016
Observation date: May 07, 2016
Submitted by: rdhealy1951@aol.com
Region: Hart County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 01, 2016
Observation date: Mar 10, 2013
Submitted by: Peter Homann
Region: Leon County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 26, 2016
Observation date: Jun 01, 2016
Submitted by: Joe Bartok
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 01, 2016
Observation date: May 10, 2016
Submitted by: amandasondra
Region: Polk County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: May 30, 2016
Observation date: May 25, 2016
Submitted by: jvincemery
Region: Loudoun County, Virginia, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 25, 2016
Observation date: May 12, 2016
Submitted by: Joe Bartok
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 12, 2016
Observation date: May 10, 2016
Submitted by: K Stilwell
Region: Tazewell County, Virginia, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 10, 2016
Observation date: Apr 30, 2016
Submitted by: Jarchibold
Region: Saratoga County, New York, United States
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: May 02, 2016
Observation date: Apr 30, 2016
Submitted by: Betsy Higgins
Region: Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: May 01, 2016
Observation date: Apr 27, 2016
Submitted by: CathK
Region: Albany County, New York, United States
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Apr 29, 2016
Observation date: Apr 15, 2016
Submitted by: cosmic_cat
Region: Harrison County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Apr 27, 2016
Observation date: Apr 23, 2016
Submitted by: edenny
Region: Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Apr 25, 2016
Observation date: Apr 18, 2016
Submitted by: digginflowers
Region: Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Apr 19, 2016
Observation date: Mar 24, 2016
Submitted by: Stott Noble
Region: Jefferson County, Alabama, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Mar 24, 2016
Observation date: Mar 17, 2016
Submitted by: Ken Bosso
Region: East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Mar 17, 2016
Observation date: May 27, 2014
Submitted by: Joe Bartok
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Oct 14, 2015
Observation date: Apr 12, 2015
Submitted by: K Stilwell
Region: Tazewell County, Virginia, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 07, 2015
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