Gemmed sphinx Sphinx geminus (Rothschild & Jordan, 1903) | Butterflies and Moths of North America

Family: Sphingidae

Subfamily: Sphinginae

Identification: Forewing is gray with wavy black and light gray bands and 2 small gray spots near the center of the costa. Hindwing is black with 2 wavy white bands.

Wing Span: 3 5/8 - 4 1/8 inches (9.2 - 10.5 cm).

Life History: Fully-grown caterpillars pupate in underground chambers.

Flight: . Not reported.

Caterpillar Hosts: Not reported.

Adult Food: Probably flower nectar.

Habitat: Not reported.

Range: Texas (as a stray) south into Mexico and Honduras.

Conservation: Not required for a rare stray.

NCGR: GU - Unable to assign rank due to lack of available information.

Management Needs: None reported.

Comments: NULL

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