Eumorpha achemon

 

 

Distribution:

parts of the United States (except the Pacific northwest, most of the southeast and the Great Basin), southern Canada and Mexico. 

Wingspan:

In between 8 and 10 centimeter

Season:

depends on the local conditions, one or two broods annually. In captivity usually 2. The pupae overwinter.

Food plants:

Vitaceae (Parthenocissus, Vitis, Cissus, ...)

Rearing:

Easy and suitable for newcomers. Keep warm and clean, in well ventilated plastic containers. Very fast growing and ready to pupate within 3 to 4 weeks. The pupal stage in between the 2 summer flights is short (2 to 3 weeks). Pupae after the last flight in autumn can be overwintered in the fridge.

Difficulties:

none