Vine sphinx
Eumorpha vitis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Family: Sphingidae
Subfamily: Macroglossinae
Identification: Upperside is dark pinkish brown. Forewing has sharp pinkish white bands and streaks. Hindwing has a pink patch along the inner margin and pale whitish brown along the outer margin.
Wing Span: 3 3/8 - 4 1/8 inches (8.5 - 10.5 cm).
Life History: Adults begin feeding at dusk. Caterpillars pupate in shallow underground chambers.
Flight: . Two broods in Florida from April-May and July-October, one brood in the rest of the range from July-September.
Caterpillar Hosts: Grape (Vitis) and vine (Cissus).
Adult Food: Nectar from flowers including rosy periwinkle (Vinca rosea), and perhaps orchids in the tropics.
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical lowlands.
Range: Argentina north through Central America, the West Indies, and Mexico to southern Arizona, Texas, Mississippi, and Florida. Strays north to Nebraska.
Conservation: Not usually required.
NCGR: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
Management Needs: None reported.
Comments: NULL
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Observation date: Sep 20, 2019
Submitted by: chungwei3wei
Region: Texas, Williamson County, United States
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Verified date: Nov 01, 2019
Observation date: Oct 11, 2019
Submitted by: islandmocha
Region: Bell County, Texas, United States
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Verified date: Oct 13, 2019
Observation date: Sep 24, 2019
Submitted by: KitKat75
Region: Brazos County, Texas, United States
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Verified date: Sep 24, 2019
Observation date: Sep 13, 2019
Submitted by: fattuesday
Region: Texas, Matagorda County, United States
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Verified date: Sep 15, 2019
Observation date: Aug 30, 2019
Submitted by: Stuart Marcus
Region: Texas, Liberty County, United States
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Verified date: Sep 04, 2019
Observation date: Aug 21, 2019
Submitted by: Craig Fyock
Region: Blanco County, Texas, United States
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Verified date: Aug 26, 2019
Observation date: Aug 23, 2019
Submitted by: CuvacMom
Region: Texas, Travis County, United States
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Verified date: Aug 24, 2019
Observation date: Aug 18, 2019
Submitted by: loyallonghorn
Region: Fort Bend County, Texas, United States
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Verified date: Aug 18, 2019
Observation date: Jun 20, 2019
Submitted by: julianb418
Region: Texas, Tarrant County, United States
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Verified date: Jun 20, 2019
Observation date: Jun 15, 2019
Submitted by: jvaladez83
Region: Bexar County, Texas, United States
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Verified date: Jun 15, 2019
Observation date: Jun 08, 2019
Submitted by: tsurratt1965vw
Region: Harris County, Texas, United States
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Verified date: Jun 11, 2019
Observation date: Jun 09, 2019
Submitted by: hheckmd
Region: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jun 09, 2019
Observation date: Jun 01, 2019
Submitted by: Aturne
Region: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jun 02, 2019
Observation date: May 20, 2019
Submitted by: Helen Cunningham
Region: Texas, Medina County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: May 20, 2019
Observation date: Oct 13, 2018
Submitted by: wallap74
Region: Cameron Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 23, 2018
Observation date: Sep 19, 2018
Submitted by: edenkestral
Region: Texas, Tarrant County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 08, 2018
Observation date: Sep 13, 2018
Submitted by: Webbabbie
Region: Cleveland County, Oklahoma, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Sep 14, 2018
Observation date: Aug 29, 2018
Submitted by: Fionamgh
Region: Texas, Williamson County, United States
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Verified date: Aug 29, 2018
Observation date: Jul 22, 2018
Submitted by: Travis99079
Region: Texas, Tarrant County, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jul 22, 2018
Observation date: Jul 11, 2018
Submitted by: V S Ayala
Region: Bexar County, Texas, United States
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Verified date: Jul 12, 2018
Observation date: Jun 28, 2018
Submitted by: birdie83
Region: Beckham County, Oklahoma, United States
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Verified date: Jul 06, 2018
Observation date: Jun 07, 2018
Submitted by: fragglecat
Region: Hays County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jun 08, 2018
Observation date: Oct 01, 2016
Submitted by: Vibeola
Region: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: May 07, 2018
Observation date: Aug 23, 2016
Submitted by: delatin7
Region: Coryell County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Nov 22, 2017
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