Fadus Sphinx
Aellopos fadus (Cramer, 1776)
Family: Sphingidae
Status: Very rare stray
Larval Hostplant(s): Tropical plants in the Madder (Rubiacea) family
Range: This moth is a resident in the tropics with breeding populations into Texas and Florida.
NENHP Ranking: Not listed
Broods/Flight Times: Reported to be single brooded in the southern United States.
Habitat: .
Avg. Wingspan: 2 1/4 – 2 3/4 Inches
Found at:
Overwintering: As pupa in the soil.
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🔗Links: Moth Photographers Group, BugGuide.net.
