Intermediate sphinx
Eumorpha intermedia (B.P. Clark, 1917)
Family: Sphingidae
Subfamily: Macroglossinae
Identification: Upperside has dark markings on a background of medium to dark olive brown tinged with olive and pink. Forewing has a very dark rectangular spot at the center of the inner margin which is separated from the margin by a row of white scales. The area between the rectangular spot and the base of the wing is a light olive-brown. Underside of the wings is reddish-brown.
Wing Span: 3 9/16 - 3 7/8 inches (9 - 9.8 cm).
Life History: Caterpillars pupate in shallow chambers in the soil.
Flight: . April-October.
Caterpillar Hosts:
Adult Food: Probably flower nectar.
Habitat: Lower austral and subtropical lowlands.
Range: North Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, and South Texas.
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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Verified Sightings
Displaying 1 - 23 of 23 verified sightings
Observation date: Jun 18, 2015
Submitted by: Grammy08
Region: Chattooga County, Georgia, United States
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: Jul 16, 2015
Observation date: Jun 05, 2014
Submitted by: ShawnLane
Region: Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 05, 2014
Observation date: Sep 10, 2013
Submitted by: Ken Childs
Region: Chester County, Tennessee, United States
Verified by: Ken Childs
Verified date: Oct 03, 2013
Observation date: Apr 15, 2012
Submitted by: EileenK
Region: St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: rickypatterson
Verified date: Jul 21, 2012
Observation date: May 23, 2012
Submitted by: Bachasaur
Region: Ascension Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: rickypatterson
Verified date: May 29, 2012
Observation date: Oct 04, 2010
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Rebecca Deatsman)
Region: Glynn County, Georgia, United States
Verified by: Mikelchap (Mike Chapman)
Verified date: Dec 31, 2010
Observation date: Oct 04, 2010
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Rebecca Deatsman)
Region: Glynn County, Georgia, United States
Verified by: Mikelchap (Mike Chapman)
Verified date: Dec 31, 2010
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: BAMONA
Region:
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: Sep 06, 2010
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: St. John The Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Alachua County, Florida, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Warren County, Mississippi, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Charleston County, South Carolina, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Gadsden County, Florida, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Carteret County, North Carolina, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: St. James Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Georgia, Screven County, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Dare County, North Carolina, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004