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7887 – Xylophanes pluto,
Pluto Sphinx Moth
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Freshly emerged adult
Final instar larva
Pupae
Freshly emerged adult
General Species Information
Host Plant: Milkberry (Chiococca species), Firebush (Hamelia patens), and Erythroxylon species
Historical Range: Florida, Texas, Caribbean and Central America
Our Experience with this Species: This species is a common species of sphinx in the Keys. It has shown up at every location we have studied and in all months of the year
Notes: We have had success searching for larvae on Firebush plants in the month of August by looking for defoliated stems and then searching for larvae. Larvae have a green an brown form.
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
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