Ceratomia amyntor
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 Ceratomia amyntor, adult
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| Ceratomia amyntor (Geyer, 1835) |
The Elm sphinx (Ceratomia amyntor) is a North American species of moth in the Sphingidae family. It has a wingspan of 3 1/4 - 4 1/2 inches (8.2 - 11.5 cm). As the name suggests, the larvae (caterpillars) feed on elm trees (Ulmus), but they can also be found feeding on birch (Betula), basswood (Tilia), and cherry (Prunus). When the caterpillars are ready, they crawl to the bottom of the host tree, where they pupate and overwinter underground.
[edit] External links
- Elm Sphinx Moths of America
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