| Photo © Steve Kelsch; Suburban backyard, Woodbridge, VA; July 2010 |
Waved Sphinx Moth Wingspan: 75-110 mm Flight period: May to October in the south; June to August in the north; nocturnal, attracted to light Habitat: deciduous forests, woodlots, shrubby areas, farms, suburban and riparian areas; adults are nocturnal and come to light Caterpillar host plants: leaves of ash, fringetree, hawthorn, lilac, oak, privet and other woody plants Caterpillars pupate underground; overwinter in pupa stage
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