Wild cherry sphinx
Sphinx drupiferarum J.E. Smith, 1797
Family: Sphingidae
Subfamily: Sphinginae
Identification: Upperside of forewing is dark gray with a white band along the costa and one along the outer margin. Hindwing is dark gray with 2 whitish bands.
Wing Span: 3 1/4 - 4 5/16 inches (8.2 - 11 cm).
Life History: Caterpillars hide during the day and feed at night. Fully-grown caterpillars pupate and overwinter in underground burrows.
Flight: . One brood from May-July.
Caterpillar Hosts: Wild cherry and plum (Prunus species) lilac (Syringa vulgaris), hackberry (Celtis occidentalis), and apple (Malus sylvestris).
Adult Food: Nectar from deep-throated flowers including Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica).
Habitat: A wide variety of wooded habitats and suburbs.
Range: Uncommon in its range. Nova Scotia south to Georgia; west through most of the United States and southern Canada to British Columbia and central California.
Conservation: Not usually required.
NCGR: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
Management Needs: None reported.
Comments: NULL
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Observation date: Aug 02, 2014
Submitted by: Chris Blomme
Region: Ontario, Canada
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Verified date: Aug 13, 2014
Observation date: Jul 16, 2014
Submitted by: sierralittle
Region: Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
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Verified date: Jul 16, 2014
Observation date: Jun 04, 2014
Submitted by: Tom Middagh
Region: Clay County, South Dakota, United States
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: Jun 16, 2014
Observation date: Jul 13, 2013
Submitted by: cab0925
Region: Boulder County, Colorado, United States
Verified by: charleseharp
Verified date: Oct 18, 2013
Observation date: Aug 09, 2013
Submitted by: joso
Region: Saskatchewan, Canada
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: Sep 17, 2013
Observation date: Jul 26, 2013
Submitted by: Dragonflymorph
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 13, 2013
Observation date: Jul 08, 2013
Submitted by: nickenew
Region: Sullivan County, New Hampshire, United States
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Verified date: Jul 09, 2013
Observation date: Aug 04, 2012
Submitted by: j10mes
Region: Quebec, Canada
Verified by: Ryan St Laurent
Verified date: Oct 10, 2012
Observation date: Aug 01, 2012
Submitted by: Jules
Region: Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: Aug 17, 2012
Observation date: Aug 07, 2012
Submitted by: Theresa Nelson
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: anthony.thomas
Verified date: Aug 14, 2012
Observation date: Jul 15, 2012
Submitted by: mhloh99
Region: Langlade County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: Jul 18, 2012
Observation date: May 26, 2012
Submitted by: jstratos
Region: Windham County, Connecticut, United States
Verified by: H.D. McGuinness
Verified date: Jun 23, 2012
Observation date: Jun 16, 2012
Submitted by: archcopper
Region: Isanti County, Minnesota, United States
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: Jun 18, 2012
Observation date: Jun 08, 2012
Submitted by: Esjay
Region: Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: Jun 12, 2012
Observation date: May 26, 2012
Submitted by: great_northern_mouse
Region: Forest County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: May 30, 2012
Observation date: Jul 16, 1961
Submitted by: curtis.lehman (Rick Gillmore)
Region: Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 22, 2012
Observation date: Jul 24, 2002
Submitted by: drkilmer
Region: Frederick County, Maryland, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jan 21, 2011
Observation date: Jun 10, 2007
Submitted by: dave priestley (David I. Priestley)
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: dave priestley (David Priestley)
Verified date: Dec 31, 2010
Observation date: unknown
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Verified date: Sep 06, 2010
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Verified date: Sep 06, 2010
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Submitted by: dave priestley (David Priestley)
Region: Ontario, Canada
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Verified date: Sep 06, 2010
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Greene County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (Phillip Koenig; Brower, A.E.)
Verified date: Mar 11, 2009
Observation date: May 21, 1982
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Adams, James)
Region: Clay County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: Phillip E. Koenig (Phillip Koenig)
Verified date: Mar 11, 2009
Observation date: Jun 10, 1980
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Heitzman, J. Richard)
Region: Barton County, Missouri, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (Phillip Koenig; Heitzman, J.R.)
Verified date: Mar 11, 2009
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