Streaked sphinx
Protambulyx strigilis (Linnaeus, 1771)
Family: Sphingidae
Subfamily: Sphinginae
Identification: Inner margin of forewing is indented. Upperside of forewing is pale yellowish gray in the pale form and reddish brown in the dark form. Both have a distinct submarginal line and a dark band along the indentation in the inner margin. Hindwing upperside of the pale form is deep golden orange with dark bands; dark form has orangish brown hindwing. Hindwing underside of both forms has irregular transverse lines, a distinct submarginal line, and a pale outer margin.
Wing Span: 4 1/4 - 5 1/4 inches (10.8 - 13.4 cm).
Life History: Not reported.
Flight: . July in Florida.
Caterpillar Hosts: Various species of Anacardium, Spondias, Erythroxylon, and Comocladia; all in the cashew family (Anacardiaceae).
Adult Food: Not reported.
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical lowlands.
Range: Argentina and Central America north through the West Indies to southern Florida.
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
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Verified Sightings
Displaying 1 - 24 of 80 verified sightings
Observation date: Apr 03, 2023
Submitted by: SRQfan
Region: Sarasota County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Apr 06, 2023
Observation date: Dec 29, 2022
Submitted by: Ernst Klimsa
Region: Colón Province, Panama
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Mar 08, 2023
Observation date: Mar 04, 2023
Submitted by: carole.arkansas...
Region: Manatee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Mar 05, 2023
Observation date: Mar 04, 2023
Submitted by: carole.arkansas...
Region: Manatee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Mar 05, 2023
Observation date: Apr 09, 2019
Submitted by: kwbarb
Region: Monroe County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 11, 2023
Observation date: Feb 26, 2014
Submitted by: mikeakresh
Region: The Bahamas
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jan 28, 2023
Observation date: Aug 26, 2012
Submitted by: Courtney Platt
Region: Cayman Islands
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jan 28, 2023
Observation date: Mar 22, 2009
Submitted by: Tim Norriss
Region: Camaguey, Cuba
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Jan 23, 2023
Observation date: Dec 20, 2022
Submitted by: Bfaha
Region: Collier County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Dec 21, 2022
Observation date: Nov 10, 2016
Submitted by: LLJohnson
Region: Dominican Republic
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Oct 04, 2022
Observation date: May 24, 2022
Submitted by: Sue Bocchicchio
Region: Monroe County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Oct 03, 2022
Observation date: Apr 19, 2022
Submitted by: Brendavent
Region: Collier County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Apr 20, 2022
Observation date: Mar 11, 2022
Submitted by: Rick Newman
Region: Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Mar 12, 2022
Observation date: Feb 26, 2022
Submitted by: louiseannr
Region: Charlotte County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Mar 01, 2022
Observation date: Feb 27, 2022
Submitted by: Deb Peterson
Region: Charlotte County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Mar 01, 2022
Observation date: May 20, 1994
Submitted by: Allen B
Region:
Verified by: Allen B
Verified date: Feb 24, 2022
Observation date: Oct 27, 2013
Submitted by: cherig33
Region: Osceola County, Florida, United States
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Feb 12, 2022
Observation date: Jan 27, 2022
Submitted by: AmarisCira
Region: Lee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jan 29, 2022
Observation date: Sep 23, 2021
Submitted by: maryvezendy
Region: Broward County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Sep 24, 2021
Observation date: Aug 12, 2021
Submitted by: scfl47
Region: Indian River County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 12, 2021
Observation date: Jul 01, 2021
Submitted by: ulao
Region: Seminole County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 01, 2021
Observation date: Apr 28, 2021
Submitted by: CIBA513
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 02, 2021
Observation date: Feb 28, 2013
Submitted by: DVL
Region: Lee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Apr 13, 2021
Observation date: Mar 28, 2021
Submitted by: maryvezendy
Region: Broward County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Mar 31, 2021
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