About Eumorpha satellitia Linnaeus, 1771
Eumorpha satellitia, commonly known as the satellite sphinx, is a moth species belonging to the family Sphingidae. It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1771. This species ranges from Brazil and northern Argentina northward through Central America, Mexico, and the West Indies, reaching as far north as south Texas and southern Arizona in the United States. The wingspan of adult satellite sphinx moths measures 114–134 mm. Adults are active on the wing from April to August, with a second active period in October. Adult moths feed on nectar from a variety of flowers, including Petunia hybrida, Saponaria officinalis, and Lychnis alba. The larvae feed on the leaves of Cissus pseudosicyoides and Cissus rhombifolia. Pupation occurs underground for this species.
