Wild Cherry Sphinx
Sphinx drupiferarum Smith, 1797
Family: Sphingidae
Status: Occasional resident
Larval Hostplant(s): Cherry and Plum (Prunus), Lilac (Syringa), Hackberry (Celtis) and Apple (Malus)
Range: This moth can be found across the United States with the exception of the gulf states and the arid southwest.
NENHP Ranking: Not listed
Broods/Flight Times: Reported to be single brooded with most Nebraska records being from June.
Habitat: Urban and rural settings near woody vegetation.
Avg. Wingspan: 3 1/4 – 4 1/4 Inches
Found at: Ash Hollow SHP, Homestead National Monument, Rowe Sanctuary.
Overwintering: As pupa in the soil.
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đź”—Links: Moth Photographers Group, BugGuide.net.
