Streaked sphinx
Protambulyx strigilis (Linnaeus, 1771)
Family: Sphingidae
Subfamily: Sphinginae
Identification: Inner margin of forewing is indented. Upperside of forewing is pale yellowish gray in the pale form and reddish brown in the dark form. Both have a distinct submarginal line and a dark band along the indentation in the inner margin. Hindwing upperside of the pale form is deep golden orange with dark bands; dark form has orangish brown hindwing. Hindwing underside of both forms has irregular transverse lines, a distinct submarginal line, and a pale outer margin.
Wing Span: 4 1/4 - 5 1/4 inches (10.8 - 13.4 cm).
Life History: Not reported.
Flight: . July in Florida.
Caterpillar Hosts: Various species of Anacardium, Spondias, Erythroxylon, and Comocladia; all in the cashew family (Anacardiaceae).
Adult Food: Not reported.
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical lowlands.
Range: Argentina and Central America north through the West Indies to southern Florida.
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.
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Verified Sightings
Displaying 49 - 72 of 91 verified sightings
Observation date: Feb 07, 2019
Submitted by: Gwenn Seuling
Region: Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 07, 2019
Observation date: Jan 04, 2019
Submitted by: Theposhevent
Region: Pinellas County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jan 05, 2019
Observation date: Dec 01, 2018
Submitted by: rstevenson
Region: Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Dec 04, 2018
Observation date: Nov 04, 2018
Submitted by: Bill Uttenweiler
Region: Brevard County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Nov 07, 2018
Observation date: Oct 22, 2018
Submitted by: Tikva02
Region: Collier County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Oct 24, 2018
Observation date: Sep 19, 2018
Submitted by: Shaynakay
Region: Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Oct 10, 2018
Observation date: Dec 02, 2017
Submitted by: Nana06
Region: Manatee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Dec 03, 2017
Observation date: Oct 24, 2016
Submitted by: Roarzy
Region: Charlotte County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Nov 19, 2017
Observation date: Oct 25, 2017
Submitted by: thetxbirdlady
Region: Cameron County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Oct 26, 2017
Observation date: Oct 07, 2017
Submitted by: Cheri Pierce
Region: Lake County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Oct 08, 2017
Observation date: Sep 11, 2017
Submitted by: heathermarie29
Region: Charlotte County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Sep 20, 2017
Observation date: Feb 13, 2017
Submitted by: William Jacobs
Region: Brevard County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 14, 2017
Observation date: Jan 12, 2017
Submitted by: franniedog
Region: St. Lucie County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jan 13, 2017
Observation date: Jul 25, 2016
Submitted by: hpetre
Region: Lake County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 25, 2016
Observation date: Mar 16, 2016
Submitted by: Cs@mies.us
Region: Sarasota County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Mar 17, 2016
Observation date: Feb 06, 2016
Submitted by: Cheri Pierce
Region: Martin County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 25, 2016
Observation date: Feb 04, 2016
Submitted by: Brattonjk
Region: Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 05, 2016
Observation date: Jul 07, 2013
Submitted by: ridgeboy
Region: Polk County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jan 30, 2015
Observation date: Nov 13, 2014
Submitted by: ugugusgili
Region: Orange County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Nov 14, 2014
Observation date: May 14, 2014
Submitted by: totonka
Region: Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 10, 2014
Observation date: Jan 03, 2014
Submitted by: greenolive
Region: Broward County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jan 04, 2014
Observation date: Nov 10, 2013
Submitted by: cody_ebra
Region: Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Dec 10, 2013
Observation date: Feb 08, 2013
Submitted by: brashj
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 08, 2013
Observation date: Sep 23, 2012
Submitted by: JamieByrnes
Region: Pasco County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Sep 23, 2012
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