Summary ⁴

The Fawn Sphinx is a moth in the Sphingidae family. It is found throughout eastern United States and Canada. Although another common name is Laurel Sphinx, its larvae feed on more than just laurel.

Host Plants ⁴

Although other hosts are possible, fawn sphinx caterpillars at Floracliff are only known to eat ash.

Sources and Credits

1. (c) Seabrooke Leckie, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), http://www.flickr.com/photos/7335600@N06/3330548624
2. (c) floracliff, all rights reserved, uploaded by floracliff
3. (c) Michael Nerrie, some rights reserved (CC BY), http://www.flickr.com/photos/59898141@N06/7952754420
4. (c) floracliff, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

More Info

• iNat taxon page
• Animal Diversity Web
• Biodiversity Heritage Library
• BOLD Systems BIN search
• BugGuide
• Butterflies and Moths of North America
• CUIC Insect Images
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
• HOSTS - a Database of the World's Lepidopteran Hostplants
• Maryland Biodiversity Project
• Maryland Moths
• Mass Moths
• Moth Photographers Group
• Moths of North Carolina
• NatureServe Explorer 2.0

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