Laurel sphinx
Sphinx kalmiae J.E. Smith, 1797
Family: Sphingidae
Subfamily: Sphinginae
Identification: Forewing is yellowish brown with a thin whitish line along the outer margin and a black patch along the inner margin. Hindwing is tan with a black border, black median line, and black patch at the base.
Wing Span: 2 15/16 - 4 1/16 inches (7.5 - 10.3 cm).
Life History: Fully-grown caterpillars pupate in cells dug in loose soil. Caterpillars of the second brood pupate and overwinter.
Flight: . Probably two broods from March-October.
Caterpillar Hosts: Laurel (Kalmia latifolia), lilac (Syringa vulgaris), fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus), privet (Ligustrum), ash (Fraxinus), poplar (Populus), mountain holly (Nemopanthus mucronatus), and northern bush honeysuckle (Diervilla lonicera).
Adult Food: Bouncing bet (Saponaria officinalis) and Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica).
Habitat: Not reported.
Range: Newfoundland and Maine west to Manitoba and North Dakota; south to Alabama and Louisiana.
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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Observation date: Aug 26, 2018
Submitted by: lmaturana
Region: Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Aug 28, 2018
Observation date: Aug 16, 2018
Submitted by: Jacksenzig
Region: Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Aug 18, 2018
Observation date: Aug 12, 2018
Submitted by: BJ Bellotti
Region: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 12, 2018
Observation date: Jul 28, 2018
Submitted by: Bkripto
Region: Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 10, 2018
Observation date: Jul 28, 2018
Submitted by: Bkripto
Region: Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 10, 2018
Observation date: Aug 09, 2018
Submitted by: Rick Welton
Region: Lake County, Indiana, United States
Verified by: Howell_Curtis
Verified date: Aug 10, 2018
Observation date: Jul 31, 2018
Submitted by: mothwhisperer
Region: Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Aug 07, 2018
Observation date: Aug 06, 2018
Submitted by: scottj4hops
Region: Jessamine County, Kentucky, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 06, 2018
Observation date: Jul 18, 2018
Submitted by: Eren Williams
Region: Morgan County, Illinois, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 21, 2018
Observation date: Jul 08, 2018
Submitted by: Casslane17
Region: Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: Jul 13, 2018
Observation date: Jul 11, 2018
Submitted by: Colin Gillette
Region: Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 11, 2018
Observation date: Jul 08, 2018
Submitted by: schneidp20
Region: St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Jul 08, 2018
Observation date: Jul 05, 2018
Submitted by: dlavers42
Region: Nova Scotia, Canada
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Jul 07, 2018
Observation date: Jun 12, 2018
Submitted by: w
Region: Carlton County, Minnesota, United States
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: Jun 29, 2018
Observation date: Jul 20, 2017
Submitted by: tirvine2020
Region: Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 18, 2018
Observation date: Jun 04, 2018
Submitted by: GeorgeMN
Region: Rice County, Minnesota, United States
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: Jun 12, 2018
Observation date: Jun 08, 2018
Submitted by: magpie
Region: Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: Jun 12, 2018
Observation date: Jun 08, 2018
Submitted by: EDRabbit
Region: Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Ilona L.
Verified date: Jun 09, 2018
Observation date: Jun 01, 2018
Submitted by: Dogcartoonist
Region: Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jun 05, 2018
Observation date: Oct 12, 2017
Submitted by: w
Region: Carlton County, Minnesota, United States
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: Mar 31, 2018
Observation date: Jul 08, 2013
Submitted by: lizmcd
Region: Garrett County, Maryland, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Mar 29, 2018
Observation date: Aug 13, 2017
Submitted by: jollygoodyellow
Region: Nova Scotia, Canada
Verified by: Sue Gregoire
Verified date: Jan 30, 2018
Observation date: Jul 13, 2017
Submitted by: Kitty329
Region: Day County, South Dakota, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jan 19, 2018
Observation date: Jun 12, 2013
Submitted by: Slugbait
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jan 12, 2018
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