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Common Name(s): Tetrio Sphinx;
Frangipani Hornworm Ecology: Adult description: This is a very large gray moth with forewings 58-78mm in length (1). This species is sexually dimorphic, the males are a darker gray with more black markings and the females are much lighter gray with less black markings. The males thorax is a much darker gray-brown as well. The markings are highly variable. The hindwings are black with some gray coloration on the anal angle. The combination of the large size and overall gray appearance with black hindwings makes this species unmistakable. Larval description: L5: The larva is incredibly conspicuous. It is large, black and yellow-red striped with a thin black spindly horn. The head capsule and collar are bright red. There is lots of black speckling on the collar, prolegs, anal plate, and base of the horn. The large size of this larva and the very bold coloration makes it unmistakable. Host plants: |
(C) Jeir Ortega Galvan
L5 (C) William J. Lucas, Jr.
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The gallery to the left contains photos of Pseudosphinx tetrio adults. If you have a photo that you would like to submit to us, please contact us.
The gallery to the right contains photos of Pseudosphinx tetrio larval and pupal stages. If you have a photo that you would like to submit to us, please contact us.
The gallery to the right contains photos of Pseudosphinx tetrio larval and pupal stages. If you have a photo that you would like to submit to us, please contact us.
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