Banded Sphinx
Common NameBanded Sphinx
Scientific NameEumorpha fasciatus
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)85
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark green, pink
HabitatOpen woodlands, gardens, suburban areas, coastal regions, often near wetlands or water bodies.
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States, Central America, South America, occasionally straying north to the Great Lakes region and New England.
Host Plantswater primrose, evening primrose, grapevine
Flight PeriodApril to October (multiple broods in warmer climates)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically green or brown with a caudal horn, pupating in an underground chamber before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include the broad, dark diagonal band on the forewing, often with a greenish tint, and a distinctive pinkish patch on the hindwing, visible at rest or in flight. The body also exhibits matching banding.
Description
A large, robust hawk moth with a streamlined body and pointed wings, featuring prominent diagonal bands of dark brown/greenish and pale tan/pinkish across its forewings and body.
