Porcus sphinx Xylophanes porcus (Hübner, 1823) | Butterflies and Moths of North America

Family: Sphingidae

Subfamily: Macroglossinae

Identification: Forewing upperside is uniform olive-brown with lighter brown along the outer margin. Hindwing upperside is brown with some paler spots.

Wing Span: 2 7/8 - 3 3/8 inches (7.3 - 7.9 cm).

Life History: Not reported.

Flight: . Several broods from April-August.

Caterpillar Hosts: Palicourea grandifolia in the madder family (Rubiaceae).

Adult Food: Probably flower nectar.

Habitat: Not reported.

Range: Southern Brazil north to Cuba and south Florida.

Conservation: Not usually required.

NCGR:

Management Needs: None reported.

Comments: NULL

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