Alope Sphinx
Erinnyis alope (Drury, 1773)
Family: Sphingidae
Status: Rare stray.
Larval Hostplant(s): Papaya and other plants in the Caraciceae family.
Range: A tropical species breeding as far north as southern Texas and Florida, straying north from there.
NENHP Ranking: Not listed
Broods/Flight Times: One to multiple broods depending on latitude.
Habitat: .
Avg. Wingspan: 3 1/4 – 4 Inches
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Overwintering: As pupa in the soil.
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