Banded sphinx
Eumorpha fasciatus (Sulzer, 1776)
Family: Sphingidae
Subfamily: Macroglossinae
Identification: Upperside is dark pinkish brown. Forewing has a lighter brown band along the costa, and sharp pinkish white bands and streaks. Hindwing has a pink patch on the inner margin and pink along the outer margin.
Wing Span: 3 7/16 - 3 13/16 inches (8.7 - 9.6 cm).
Life History: Adults begin feeding at dark. Caterpillars pupate in shallow chambers in the soil.
Flight: . Several flights in Florida throughout the year, several flights in Louisiana from April-November, two flights in coastal South Carolina from May-July and August-October, one brood northward from August-November.
Caterpillar Hosts: Primrose-willow and other plants in the evening primrose family (Onagraceae).
Adult Food: Flower nectar.
Habitat: Tropical, subtropical, and austral lowlands.
Range: Northern Argentina north through Central America and Mexico to southern California and southern Arizona; east to Texas, Mississippi, Florida, and South Carolina. Strays north to Missouri, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, and Nova Scotia.
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
Alternate Scientific Names:
Eumorpha fasciata
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Observation date: Oct 08, 2024
Submitted by: @SherryKaraoke
Region: Hancock County, Mississippi, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jan 24, 2025
Observation date: Nov 12, 2024
Submitted by: Brittken911
Region: Sarasota County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Nov 13, 2024
Observation date: Oct 07, 2024
Submitted by: Wschortinghouse
Region: Marion County, Florida, United States
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Verified date: Oct 12, 2024
Observation date: Sep 26, 2024
Submitted by: Aspenbooboo41
Region: Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Oct 04, 2024
Observation date: Sep 05, 2024
Submitted by: Cindyinbna
Region: Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Sep 06, 2024
Observation date: Jul 29, 2024
Submitted by: Mandagraph
Region: Harris County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Sep 05, 2024
Observation date: Jul 29, 2024
Submitted by: gemini_jen
Region: Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Sep 05, 2024
Observation date: Aug 30, 2024
Submitted by: Cheri Pierce
Region: Lake County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 30, 2024
Observation date: Aug 28, 2024
Submitted by: Cybersunset
Region: Polk County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 29, 2024
Observation date: Aug 24, 2024
Submitted by: GracefulKlutz
Region: Osceola County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 24, 2024
Observation date: Aug 08, 2024
Submitted by: NancyLK
Region: Guilford County, North Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 08, 2024
Observation date: Aug 06, 2024
Submitted by: L8EBUGS
Region: Charleston County, South Carolina, United States
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Aug 07, 2024
Observation date: Jul 24, 2024
Submitted by: Kiki72
Region: Wake County, North Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 24, 2024
Observation date: Jul 10, 2024
Submitted by: ARomero84
Region: Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Jul 11, 2024
Observation date: Jul 10, 2024
Submitted by: Npolk21580
Region: Harris County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jul 11, 2024
Observation date: May 26, 2024
Submitted by: miloscoggins
Region: Collin County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jul 02, 2024
Observation date: May 17, 2024
Submitted by: ArtistEclectic
Region: Talladega County, Alabama, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jul 02, 2024
Observation date: Jul 13, 2017
Submitted by: BYoung1441
Region: The Bahamas
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Apr 14, 2024
Observation date: Oct 26, 2023
Submitted by: kriscassi
Region: Denton County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 30, 2023
Observation date: Oct 12, 2023
Submitted by: Jdrevenkar
Region: Collier County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Oct 12, 2023
Observation date: Sep 29, 2023
Submitted by: altoonamothlady
Region: Lake County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Sep 30, 2023
Observation date: Sep 23, 2023
Submitted by: Livpaula
Region: Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Sep 23, 2023
Observation date: Sep 12, 2023
Submitted by: Brendavent
Region: Collier County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Sep 12, 2023
Observation date: Aug 11, 2023
Submitted by: PresleyPropst
Region: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: jamesdurbin
Verified date: Aug 15, 2023
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