Gaudy sphinx
Eumorpha labruscae (Linnaeus, 1758)
Family: Sphingidae
Subfamily: Macroglossinae
Identification: Body and forewing uppersides are deep gray-green. Hindwing upperside has purple-blue patches, yellow borders, and a red spot near the inner margin. Underside is yellow-green and gray-purple.
Wing Span: 4 5/16 - 4 3/4 inches (11 - 12 cm).
Life History: Caterpillars pupate in shallow underground burrows.
Flight: . Several flights throughout the year in Florida, one flight from September-November northward.
Caterpillar Hosts: Grape (Vitis), vine (Cissus), and Christmasbush eupatorium (Eupatorium odoratum).
Adult Food: Probably flower nectar.
Habitat: Tropics and subtropics.
Range: Argentina north through Central America, Mexico, and the West Indies to Florida, Mississippi, South Texas, and Arizona. Strays to Missouri, southern Michigan, Pennsylvania, Maine, and southern Saskatchewan.
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
Verified Sightings
Displaying 1 - 24 of 48 verified sightings
Observation date: Jun 14, 2017
Submitted by: Bethwellz
Region: Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 15, 2017
Observation date: Jan 06, 2017
Submitted by: marilynne
Region: Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jan 08, 2017
Observation date: Nov 14, 2016
Submitted by: nancy rubin
Region: Polk County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Nov 17, 2016
Observation date: Jan 23, 2016
Submitted by: Beckybo86
Region: Texas, Travis County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jan 23, 2016
Observation date: Aug 23, 2015
Submitted by: M. Reith
Region: Dominican Republic
Verified by: M. Reith
Verified date: Sep 05, 2015
Observation date: Aug 25, 2015
Submitted by: bluebird264
Region: Collier County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 27, 2015
Observation date: Aug 25, 2015
Submitted by: bluebird264
Region: Collier County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 27, 2015
Observation date: Mar 22, 2014
Submitted by: Sally Paolantonio
Region: Broward County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 20, 2015
Observation date: Dec 05, 2014
Submitted by: Stephen E Chalmers
Region: Brevard County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Mar 12, 2015
Observation date: Feb 19, 2014
Submitted by: Battyus
Region: Broward County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 20, 2014
Observation date: Jan 03, 2014
Submitted by: audree
Region: Collier County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 07, 2014
Observation date: Mar 07, 2013
Submitted by: LLJohnson
Region: Dominican Republic
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 27, 2013
Observation date: Jul 17, 2013
Submitted by: eulapia
Region: Puerto Rico
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jul 17, 2013
Observation date: Mar 19, 2013
Submitted by: jjbchrch
Region: Collier County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Mar 21, 2013
Observation date: Dec 04, 2012
Submitted by: Nathan
Region: Harris County, Texas, United States
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: Jan 05, 2013
Observation date: Nov 22, 2002
Submitted by: Cheri Pierce
Region: Orange County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 21, 2011
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: BAMONA
Region:
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: Sep 06, 2010
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: BAMONA
Region:
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: Sep 06, 2010
Observation date: Aug 09, 1968
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Williams, R.)
Region: Iron County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: Phillip E. Koenig (Phillip Koenig)
Verified date: Mar 11, 2009
Observation date: Aug 09, 1968
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Williams, R.)
Region: Iron County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: Phillip E. Koenig (Phillip Koenig)
Verified date: Mar 11, 2009
Observation date: Oct 01, 1916
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (?)
Region: Boone County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: Phillip E. Koenig (Phillip Koenig)
Verified date: Mar 11, 2009
Observation date: Nov 02, 2008
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Kathryn Gassaway)
Region: Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun (John Calhoun)
Verified date: Jan 28, 2009
Observation date: Nov 17, 2008
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Linda & Buck Cooper)
Region: Polk County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun (John Calhoun)
Verified date: Jan 28, 2009
Observation date: Dec 01, 2007
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Rick Gillmore)
Region: Seminole County, Florida, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (Rick Gillmore)
Verified date: Jun 04, 2008
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