#7821 jamaicensis

Twin-spotted Sphinx

Smerinthus jamaicensis (Drury, 1773)

Family: Sphingidae

Status: Common resident

Range: Found in the eastern 2/3 of the United States.

Larval Hostplant(s):  Numerous woody plants including plum (Prunus), ash (Fraxinus), elm (Ulmus) and willow (Salix).

NENHP Ranking: Not listed

Broods/Flight Times: Two (or more) in our area

Habitat: Equally at home in urban and rural settings.

Avg. Wingspan: 1 3/4 – 3 1/4 Inches

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