description Wild cherry sphinx moth Overview
The wild cherry sphinx moth is the hawk moth species Sphinx drupiferarum, found in the United States and southern Canada. J. E. Smith described the species in 1797, and its common name reflects the association of its larval stage with plants in the genus Prunus, which includes wild cherries and related trees.
It is classified within the sphingid moth family.
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What is the scientific name of the wild cherry sphinx moth?
Its scientific name is Sphinx drupiferarum. James Edward Smith described the species in 1797.
Where is the wild cherry sphinx moth found?
It occurs in the United States and southern Canada. Its range includes habitats where host plants in the genus Prunus grow.
Why is it called the wild cherry sphinx moth?
The common name refers to the caterpillar’s association with wild cherries and related Prunus plants. Prunus includes cherries, plums, peaches, and other woody plants.
What does the caterpillar of Sphinx drupiferarum eat?
The larvae feed on foliage of plants in the genus Prunus, including wild cherry and related species. Like other sphinx moth caterpillars, they are much more conspicuous than the adult moth when resting on host plants.
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