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Eumorpha intermedia

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Kingdom
  
Family
  
Scientific name
  
Eumorpha intermedia

Rank
  
Species

Class
  
Genus
  
Eumorpha

Phylum
  
Order
  
Butterflies and moths

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Similar
  
Eumorpha, Butterflies and moths, Eumorpha satellitia, Eumorpha anchemolus, Darapsa versicolor

Eumorpha intermedia (intermediate sphinx) is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It lives in North Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, and South Texas.

The wingspan is 90–98 mm. It is similar to Eumorpha pandorus and Eumorpha satellitia licaon, but closer to the latter. The forewing underside is dark brown with a distinct pink tinge, especially on the hindwing. The hindwing upperside is similar in colour to Eumorpha satellitia licaon.

Adults are on wing from April to October. They nectar at various flowers.

The larvae feed on Ampelopsis arborea and possibly Vitis species. There are green and red-brown forms. Early instars have a long white horn with a black tip, which is not present for the final instar. Pupation takes place in a shallow underground chamber.

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Eumorpha intermedia Wikipedia


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