Pandorus Sphinx
Eumorpha pandorus (Hubner, [1821])
Family: Sphingidae
Status: Occasional resident
Larval Hostplant(s): Grape (Vitis) and Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus).
Range: Found in the eastern United States, reaching its western limits in the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
NENHP Ranking: Not listed
Broods/Flight Times: Two broods
Habitat: Near hostplants, often in wooded areas.
Avg. Wingspan: 3 1/4 – 4 1/2 Inches
Found at: Box Elder WMA, Fontenelle Forest, Homestead NM, Indian Cave SP, Rowe Sanctuary, Table Rock WMA, Niobrara Valley Preserve, Willow Creek SRA.
Overwintering: As pupae in leaf litter or the soil.
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🔗Links: Moth Photographers Group, BugGuide.net.
