Ceratomia undulosa

Common Name(s): Waved Sphinx

Ecology:

Adult description: This is a medium sized moth with forewings 40-48mm (1). The overall appearance is gray, though some individuals have more of a brownish tint than others. This moth always has a large white discal spot, with various black streaks across the wings. This moth can resemble Ceratomia amyntor, but the lack of distinctive bicoloration will quickly separate the two. This moth can resemble Ceratomia hageni but this moth lacks any green coloration on the wings.

Larval description:
L5: The highly variable larva comes in multiple color forms. Most common is the green form, however many individuals have various degrees of pink, some being almost entirely pink. They can also have a dark brown form. There are 7 diagonal lines that start at the spiracle on each segment, unlike some species, the line continues into the next segment. The larvae are fairly smooth, and Tuttle notes that the dorsal surface of the larvae is generally darker than the ventral surface (1).

Host plants:

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