Abbott's Sphinx Moth
Sphecodinaabbottii
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Regional
This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:
Benton, Kentucky
East Brookfield, Massachusetts
Ballston Lake, New York
Glouster, Ohio
Branchland, West Virginia
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FarmerMaggot
Ballston Lake, NY |
June 2010 |
Neutral
One year I saw several of these feeding on lilac blossoms at dusk.
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melody
Benton, KY (Zone 7a) |
June 2010 |
Positive
This moth does not seem to be present in enough numbers to have a negative impact on plants in my area, so I'll enjoy them and let the caterpillars live. Adults feed on nectar of night-blooming flowers, as do many of their cousins.
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DiOhio
Corning, OH (Zone 6a) |
January 2007 |
Neutral
Host Plants: Ampelopsis (Porcelain Vine, Monkshood Vine), and grapes.