Common Name: Cuban Sphinx, Sagra Sphinx

Ecology and Life History:
This species is active year round in South Florida. While this species may come to light, it is more commonly taken while nectaring (2). This species seems to nectar just before dawn, or during the late morning (2). It is noted that species that nectar just before dawn, often do so just after dusk as well (2). This moth is not sexually dimorphic, though females are a bit larger than males. Eggs are laid on the undersides of mature leaves (2). Larvae feed on the undersides of the leaf when younger.

Habitat and Searching for Larvae:
This species prefers Rough Velvetseed (Guettarda macrocarpa) in South Florida (2).  Plants are not usually very tall, and as such, larvae can be present on the entire plant. Eggs are usually laid on the mature foliage (2). Late instar larvae feed openly at the ends of branches (2). This is a species found only in Hardwood Hammocks or Dry Pinelands in South Florida (2). Larvae can be found year-round. It is unknown whether or not this species fluoresces under UV light, given it’s appearance and similarity to Aellopos and Hemaris species, it is very likely that it does.

Rearing Notes: {COMING SOON}

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