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Sphingidae 890086.00 – 7771 – Agrius cingulata (Fabricius, 1775) – Pink-spotted Hawk Moth

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Distribution: Essentially a neotropical species breeding in the deep southern and southwestern border areas of the USA, strays broadly northward in the East to lower Canada and the Maritimes, and in the West to British Columbia. Seasonality and Size: It is found in Maryland, according to John Glaser, from 12 August to 16 October, common in the Coastal Plain but rare westward. There are several broods in the deep south where it may be active throughout the year. Wingspan ranges from 95 - 120 mm. Larva and Host Plants: Larva may attain pest status on sweet potato, and also are known to utilize jimsonweed, pawpaw and morning-glory. Adults may nectar at deep-throated flowers such as moonflower, morning glory, honeysuckle and petunia. Description/ Field Marks: pink crossbands on abdomen. hindwing gray with black bands and pink shading towards base. In form decolorus the pink on hindwing and abdomen is replaced by pale pinkish white. Similar Species: Pinned specimens of related species. (Hint: select View by Region on the related species page.)

References

Barcode of Life Data System (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification. Bill Oehlke's species page for Agrius cingulata. Covell Field Guide p.31; Pl. 3(1). Hodges, R. W., 1971. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 21:p. 22; pl. 1.1. order Species Page at BugGuide.Net Species Page at Pacific Northwest Moths Tuttle, J. P., 2007. Hawk Moths of North America: p. 43; pl. 10.9. Wagner, D. L., (2005). Caterpillars of Eastern North America, p. 249.

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