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