Common names: Twin Spotted Sphinx
Ecology: Adult Description: This moth is small (21-39mm forewing length) with scalloped forewings (1). The overall appearance of this moth is gray. The thorax is distinctly gray with a darker brown triangle. In the similar Smerinthus cerisyi there are two white lines bordering the dark triangle on the thorax. The hindwings of this species are quite distinctive, pink with a black and blue eyespot. The blue part of the eyespot is divided in half by a black line. In Smerinthus cerisyi the black line through the blue spot is replaced by a black pupil like mark. The way this moth sits is unique to the subfamily, and will help you narrow down your identification. If the hindwings are pulled up and are visible from above the forewings, it’s likely a Smerinthinae. Larval Description: L5: The larva is blue or blue-green in color with white streaks on the head; generally found in areas with large concentrations of Populus spp. This larva has 2 parallel white streaks that stop shortly after the first spiracle or that usually do not connect with the last abdominal streak. There are white streaks running diagonally along the side of the larva, the last leading to a distinctive blue horn. Hostplants: Click here to load this Caspio Cloud Database
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The gallery to the right contains photos of Smerinthus jamaicensis 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 Smerinthus jamaicensis larval and pupal stages. If you have a photo that you would like to submit to us, please contact us.
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