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Bombycoidea >> Sphingidae >> Sphinginae - Sphingini >> Sphinx

Sphinx gordius/S. poecila


Apple Sphinx species complex

Sort #: 1668.11 | MPG #: 7810.11

Larval feeding type: Feeds externally
Larval substrate: Vaccinium* (Blueberry, Cranberry), Morella* (Bayberry)
Phenology: Adult: 5/13 to 8/06 (29 records)

Comment: These two species cannot always be reliably identified, especially when worn

Status in MA (automated assessment): Fairly widespread, fairly common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1874
Last Year Reported: 2021

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampshire, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 164

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