description Waved sphinx moth Overview
The waved sphinx moth, Ceratomia undulosa, is a species of hawk moth in the family Sphingidae. It is native to eastern North America and occurs across regions east of the Rocky Mountains. Adults are nocturnal moths with patterned wings, while the caterpillars feed on foliage of woody plants, especially ash and related host plants. The species is studied as part of North American moth and pollinator diversity.
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What is the waved sphinx moth?
The waved sphinx moth is Ceratomia undulosa, a hawk moth in the family Sphingidae. Adults are nocturnal and have patterned wings.
Where does Ceratomia undulosa live?
The species is native to eastern North America and occurs across regions east of the Rocky Mountains. Its range covers a broad part of the continent's eastern side.
What do waved sphinx moth caterpillars eat?
The caterpillars feed on foliage of woody plants. Their larval diet differs from the adult stage, when the moths are nocturnal and winged.
Is the waved sphinx moth active during the day?
Adults are nocturnal, so they are mainly active at night. The species is identified by its patterned wings and its classification as a hawk moth.
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