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Common Name(s): Grote’s Sphinx
Ecology: Adult description: This is a very small sphingid, with forewings only 13-18mm in length (1). While there are other Cautethia spp. found in the US, this is the only one found in Florida and thus cannot be confused with the other species. The hindwings of this moth are orange in color. The forewings are variable but usually gray with some black lines. There may be a small white discal spot. Larval description: L5: The blue-green larva lacks abdominal stripes near the spiracles. Larva has a white line that extends horizontally from the anal plate through the last few abdominal segments. The spiracles are red. The larva may have various degrees of white blotching on it. The horn is blue in color and is quite pronounced. Host plants: Click here to load this Caspio Cloud Database
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The gallery to the left contains photos of Cautethia grotei 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 Cautethia grotei 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 Cautethia grotei larval and pupal stages. If you have a photo that you would like to submit to us, please contact us.
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