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It depends on the species. There are hundreds of types of sphinx moth caterpillars in the US alone, from tomato hornworms to Virginia creeper sphinx to azalea sphinx. A lot of them have their food plant in their name (ash sphinx, fig sphinx, hydrangea sphinx, walnut sphinx, wild cherry sphinx, beadstraw hawkmoth, elm sphinx, big poplar sphinx, etc.) but some can be misleading: the laurel sphinx doesn't like laurel, the sequoia sphinx won't eat sequoia, and the great ash sphinx will eat a wide variety of leaves in addition to ash. You should try to identify the caterpillar to species first, and then look up what that species eats. Bugguide and Moth Photographers Group have photos of almost every North American species (except tropical ones from Mexico), so that is a good place to start.
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What is the habitat of the Pandora sphinx moth?
what is the habitat of the Pandora sphinx moth
When was Fabulous Green Sphinx Moth created?
Fabulous Green Sphinx Moth was created in 1899.
What looks like a butterfly but is not a butterfly?
The sphinx moth
What color is a sphinx moth?
brown
What do sphinx moth caterpillars eat?
It depends on the species. There are hundreds of types of sphinx moth caterpillars in the US alone, from tomato hornworms to Virginia creeper sphinx to azalea sphinx. A lot of them have their food plant in their name (ash sphinx, fig sphinx, hydrangea sphinx, walnut sphinx, wild cherry sphinx, beadstraw hawkmoth, elm sphinx, big poplar sphinx, etc.) but some can be misleading: the laurel sphinx doesn't like laurel, the sequoia sphinx won't eat sequoia, and the great ash sphinx will eat a wide variety of leaves in addition to ash. You should try to identify the caterpillar to species first, and then look up what that species eats. Bugguide and Moth Photographers Group have photos of almost every North American species (except tropical ones from Mexico), so that is a good place to start.
What are sphinx moths main predators?
The main predators of the hawk moth are bats, amphibians, and birds. The hawk moth is also sometimes called the sphinx moth and in some areas it's called the hummingbird moth.
What is the fastest butterfly?
the fastest is the sphinx moth.
How does the sphinx moth use coloration to protect or conceal itself?
The sphinx moth uses the color of its wings to blend in with its surroundings. There are many different varieties of the moth, and each are specialized to live in a specific area.
What do Privet Hawk-Moth Caterpillars eat?
The Privet hawkmoth (Sphinx ligustri) is a species of moth found in Europe and North America. As its name describes, the caterpillars feed on privets, as well as ash trees and lilacs.
How do worms get on catobler trees?
Eggs are lain there by the catalpa sphinx moth.
What type of organism is a Hemeroplanes ornatus?
Hemeroplanes ornatus is a sphinx moth
How do you care for a sphinx moth?
Sphinx moth caterpillars burrow underground while they are turning from a caterpillar to a moth. They should have access to fresh leaves daily while in caterpillar form, and the cage should be spritzed with water every other day. Once the caterpillar turns into a moth, it should be set free.
