Sphinx drupiferarum
Distribution:
southern Canada and the United States (south to Florida)
Wingspan:
in between 8 and 11 cm.
Season:
usually one flight in June/July, sometimes a (partial) second flight
Food plants:
Prunus, Malus, Syringa and Celtis
Rearing:
Very easy, suitable for newcomers. Keep early stages in well ventilated plastic containers and move to a netted cage when older.. Fast growing and ready to pupate in less then four weeks. Keep the pupae in the fridge to overwinter.
Difficulties:
none