Catalpa Sphinx
Ceratomia catalpae (Boisduval, [1875])
Family: Sphingidae
Status: Occasional resident
Larval Hostplant(s): Catalpa trees (Catalpa speciosa).
Range: A resident from New York east to Nebraska and south to Florida and east Texas.
NENHP Ranking: Not listed
Broods/Flight Times: Adults have been found from June to September indicating it is likely double brooded in our area.
Habitat: In/near woodlands with Catalpas.
Avg. Wingspan: 2 1/2 – 3 3/4 Inches
Found at:
Overwintering: As pupa in the soil.
Similar Species: Waved Sphinx
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