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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Verified Sightings
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Observation date: Jun 01, 2022
Submitted by: CarolAnnM
Region: Harris County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jun 08, 2022
Observation date: May 25, 2022
Submitted by: Skonarik
Region: Texas, Liberty County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: May 31, 2022
Observation date: Sep 20, 2021
Submitted by: Brittany E Comstock
Region: Baldwin County, Alabama, United States
Verified by: jasondroberts
Verified date: Mar 10, 2022
Observation date: Oct 27, 2018
Submitted by: Deb Peterson
Region: Charlotte County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Mar 01, 2022
Observation date: May 09, 2020
Submitted by: Ryan84
Region: Berkeley County, South Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Feb 08, 2022
Observation date: Sep 06, 2015
Submitted by: missyeve15
Region: Baxter County, Arkansas, United States
Verified by: BarbSendelbach
Verified date: Jan 17, 2022
Observation date: Oct 27, 2011
Submitted by: rufussss7
Region: Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jan 15, 2022
Observation date: Sep 26, 2021
Submitted by: Rcicco
Region: Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Nov 21, 2021
Observation date: Nov 18, 2021
Submitted by: melenk30
Region: Seminole County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Nov 20, 2021
Observation date: Oct 25, 2021
Submitted by: smarcg67
Region: Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Nov 01, 2021
Observation date: Oct 13, 2021
Submitted by: CritterGirl
Region: Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 26, 2021
Observation date: Oct 14, 2021
Submitted by: Cae.landry
Region: Harris County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 26, 2021
Observation date: Oct 11, 2021
Submitted by: Mary-Garrett
Region: Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: Oct 11, 2021
Observation date: Oct 08, 2021
Submitted by: Brendavent
Region: Collier County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Oct 09, 2021
Observation date: Sep 26, 2021
Submitted by: ewidener
Region: Leon County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Oct 07, 2021
Observation date: Sep 29, 2021
Submitted by: Melissa Lacouture
Region: Texas, Orange County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 06, 2021
Observation date: Oct 06, 2021
Submitted by: Acmrklymoth132
Region: Riley County, Kansas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 06, 2021
Observation date: Oct 01, 2021
Submitted by: Vixenrider
Region: Okaloosa County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Oct 01, 2021
Observation date: Aug 31, 2021
Submitted by: Rebecca25
Region: Okaloosa County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Sep 27, 2021
Observation date: Sep 26, 2021
Submitted by: redleaf1
Region: Camden County, New Jersey, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Sep 27, 2021
Observation date: Sep 23, 2021
Submitted by: LauraSea
Region: Nassau County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Sep 24, 2021
Observation date: Sep 18, 2021
Submitted by: Jim Eckert
Region: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: Jim Eckert
Verified date: Sep 18, 2021
Observation date: Sep 14, 2021
Submitted by: jnchandler
Region: Richmond County, Georgia, United States
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: Sep 16, 2021
Observation date: Sep 11, 2021
Submitted by: daneeday
Region: Bryan County, Georgia, United States
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: Sep 14, 2021
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