Anchemola sphinx Eumorpha anchemolus

Family: Sphingidae

Subfamily: Macroglossinae

Identification: Upperside is dark brown. Forewing has diffuse white markings, a white patch near the center of the inner margin, and a single dark spot at the end of the cell.

Wing Span: 5 5/8 - 5 7/8 inches (14.3 - 14.9 cm).

Life History: Caterpillars pupate in burrows in the soil.

Flight: . Not reported.

Caterpillar Hosts: Probably plants in the grape (Vitaceae), dogbane (Apocynaceae), or evening primrose (Onagraceae) families.

Adult Food: Flower nectar.

Habitat: Tropics and subtropics.

Range: Argentina north through Central America to Mexico. Strays to 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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