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.
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Verified Sightings
Displaying 73 - 95 of 95 verified sightings
Observation date: Jan 03, 2014
Submitted by: greenolive
Region: Broward County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jan 04, 2014
Observation date: Nov 10, 2013
Submitted by: cody_ebra
Region: Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Dec 10, 2013
Observation date: Feb 08, 2013
Submitted by: brashj
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 08, 2013
Observation date: Sep 23, 2012
Submitted by: JamieByrnes
Region: Pasco County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Sep 23, 2012
Observation date: Apr 30, 2012
Submitted by: bentert
Region: Collier County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 01, 2012
Observation date: Apr 19, 2012
Submitted by: a.saccharum
Region: Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Apr 19, 2012
Observation date: Mar 27, 2012
Submitted by: molejk
Region: Pinellas County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Mar 27, 2012
Observation date: Feb 03, 2012
Submitted by: ROBERT JESSBERGER
Region: Lee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 03, 2012
Observation date: Jan 28, 2012
Submitted by: plleonard@sympa...
Region: Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 02, 2012
Observation date: Jan 23, 2012
Submitted by: cldelage
Region: Brevard County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jan 25, 2012
Observation date: Dec 24, 2011
Submitted by: stilwellsa
Region: Lee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Dec 24, 2011
Observation date: Dec 09, 2011
Submitted by: NobleNote
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Dec 18, 2011
Observation date: Nov 15, 2011
Submitted by: Knightbane
Region: Broward County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Nov 17, 2011
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: BAMONA
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Verified date: Sep 06, 2010
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Hendry County, Florida, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
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Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Manatee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
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Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Collier County, Florida, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Galveston County, Texas, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Highlands County, Florida, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Monroe County, Florida, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
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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