7772 – Cocytius antaeus,
The Giant Sphinx
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Head of adult male - observe curled proboscis
Adult male Giant Sphinx
General Species Information
Host Plant: Annona glabra, the Custard Apple
Historical Range: S Florida and Texas and Central America
Our Experience with this Species: This species has only beed seen twice in the Keys during our study. Both of which were in Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge on Key Largo. They were seen in June and October
Notes: This is the largest sphingid in the united states. It is truly an impressive thing to see a female. Wild larvae that we have found have all been parasitized. The extended proboscis has been measured to 11" long
Distribution Chart
K. Largo Marath. Ba. Hond B.P.K. No Name Sck. Isd. K. West
Colored box indicates adult of this species has been confirmed on that island
Adult Flight Chart
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Colored box indicates adult of this species has been confirmed in that month
References
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Final instar larva
Final instar larva
Final instar larva
