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Fig sphinx
Pachylia ficus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Family: Sphingidae
Subfamily: Macroglossinae
Identification: Forewing upperside is orangish brown with a paler patch along the costa at the tip. Hindwing upperside is orange to orangish brown with a black outer border, a black median band, and a white spot on the outer margin near the body.
Wing Span: 4 3/4 - 5 1/2 inches (12 - 14 cm).
Life History: Adults begin feeding before sunset. Caterpillars pupate in cocoons spun in litter on the ground.
Flight: . Several flights throughout the year in the tropics, peninsular Florida, and South Texas.
Caterpillar Hosts: Various species of fig (Ficus).
Adult Food: Flower nectar.
Habitat: Tropical.
Range: Uruguay north through Central America, Mexico, and the West Indies to Florida, South Texas, and southern Arizona. Strays north to Indiana and Pennsylvania.
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 25 - 48 of 56 verified sightings
Observation date: Apr 02, 2013
Submitted by: westemm
Region: Manatee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: Alan Harvey
Verified date: Aug 22, 2013
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Observation date: Aug 12, 2013
Submitted by: jomarlin
Region: Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 13, 2013
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Observation date: Feb 17, 2012
Submitted by: dick.brewer
Region: Florida, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jul 23, 2013
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Observation date: Apr 05, 2013
Submitted by: castlecam
Region: Key West County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Apr 06, 2013
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Observation date: Feb 02, 2013
Submitted by: Marybelle
Region: Lee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 04, 2013
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Observation date: Nov 14, 2012
Submitted by: bpattersonweber
Region: Collier County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Nov 14, 2012
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Observation date: Nov 15, 2011
Submitted by: InstarInn
Region: Collier County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jun 17, 2012
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Observation date: Apr 04, 2012
Submitted by: paddensb
Region: Brevard County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Apr 04, 2012
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Observation date: Jan 24, 2011
Submitted by: 911siren
Region: Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Mar 05, 2012
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Observation date: Jan 18, 2011
Submitted by: impssgal
Region: Broward County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 17, 2011
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Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: BAMONA
Region:
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: Sep 06, 2010
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Observation date: May 22, 2009
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Marissa Latigo)
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: kmortensen (Kelly Mortensen)
Verified date: Jul 24, 2009
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Observation date: Jan 01, 2008
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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Observation date: Oct 15, 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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Observation date: Oct 14, 2004
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (North American Butterfly Association (NABA) of South Texas))
Region: Cameron County, Texas, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (North American Butterfly Association (NABA) of South Texas))
Verified date: Jan 29, 2007
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Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Cochise County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
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Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Monroe County, Florida, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
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Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Texas, United States, Willacy County
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
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Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Broward County, Florida, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
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Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
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Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Lee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
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Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Brewster County, Texas, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
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Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Maricopa County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
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Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
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