I’ve never seen anything like it; it’s definitely not a swallowtail, and I’m pretty sure it’s not a moth. June 2015 Eumorpha achemon, found at Il Fiorello Olive Oil Co., Fairfield.

Ann Sievers, owner, grower and miller Il Fiorello Olive Oil Co., recently found this one the wall of her patio. Flowers This is one of 11 species in the genus Eumorpha, but the only species in California. Endives



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Fenugreek While the achemon sphinx moth larvae do not generally cause a lot of damage, their populations are cyclical and boom years can lead to severe defoliation. Sunflowers Identification: Upperside of wings is light pinkish brown. South Dakota State University adheres to AA/EEO guidelines in offering educational programs and services.

(Photo by Ann Sievers), What's for lunch? The larvae of the Achemon Sphinx moth, are sometimes called the "grape sphinx" for good reason: they feed on grape leaves. Behavior. (Photo by Ann Sievers), What's for lunch? July 2019 (Photo by Greg Kareofelas), Eumorpha achemon, found at Il Fiorello Olive Oil Co., Fairfield. October 2015 Sunburn Strawberries Vines The very large caterpillar, which has several color phases, eats both wild and cultivated grapes (leaves only) and is never common enough to be considered a pest.

Achemon sphinx Eumorpha achemon (Drury, 1773) Family: Sphingidae. July 2018 April 2017 February 2020

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Eumorpha achemon is a very large moth (FW length 44–45 mm) with boldly geometrically-patterned tan and dark brown thorax, a similar forewing pattern, and bright pink hindwing. Chayote The very large caterpillar, which has several color phases, eats both wild and cultivated grapes (leaves only) and is never common enough to be considered a pest. (Photo by Greg Kareofelas), An adult Eumorpha achemon, photographed by naturalist-photographer Greg Kareofelas in his yard in Davis several years ago. Chow time! It was feeding on native grape, Vitus californica. Dear Kitty, October 2018

April 2016 At this point in the year, the caterpillars are quite large (3 inches long) and wandering in search of a place to pupate. December 2019

If you have an account, then sign in now! Photo: Amanda Bachmann. Shapiro identified it as “Eumorpha achemon, the Achemon Sphinx. UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology (393), UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility. Zucchini, October 2020 January 2018 Turnips The large Achemon Sphinx Moth comes out at night, but if you're up, look for its bright flashes of pink when it stretches its hindwings. March 2019

Plants 101 This is very helpful. I was hiking in the northern side of Mt Diablo State Park (San Francisco Bay Area) in late April when I came across this fellow on the Eagle Peak trail near some oak and pine trees (~1000 feet elevation). Native-plants Guava Spinach Design Fairly uncommon.

(Photo by Greg Kareofelas), The Achemon Sphinx Moth: A Lovely Beast, Indeed, UC Davis Doctoral Student Analyzes Population Genetics of Africanized Honey Bees. Irrigation The later instars are a pinkish brown color, but there are individuals that may be green.

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 or email [email protected], Receive the latest information from SDSU Extension. Thanks again! Cover Crops Thank you for the information! It's found all across the U.S. but never particularly common in our region. Hops Currants A large worm can eat as many as 9 leaves in 24 hours, so it doesn’t take long for a vine to be devastated. Weeds Tomatoes November 2016 They are large, strong and fast. Hindwings are a really attractive pink. December 2018 Wheat Questions? June 2016 (Photo by Ann Sievers), UC Hansen Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Gardening Information for Food and Landscape, Science-Based Solutions for Ventura County's Communities, Farms and Environment, © 2020 Regents of the University of California. Shapiro, known for his expertise on moths and butterflies, has been monitoring butterflies of Northern California since 1972 and maintains a research website on the butterflies that pass through his transects. Chow time! Common Name(s): Achemon Sphinx Ecology/Life History Overview: This species has one of the largest distributions of Sphingidae in the USA. SDSU Extension Pesticide Education & Urban Entomology Field Specialist. Eggplant "Because it did use the native grapes as a host, it is a 'resident native,' of the area," he observed.

Soil (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey), Naturalist-photographer Greg Kareofelas took this image of an Eumorpha achemon larva in his yard in Davis several years ago. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. Bok Choy October 2017

Subfamily: Macroglossinae. These insects are the foreign grain beetle. What's That Bug?

May 2019 The Achemon sphinx (also known as the leaf moth) (Eumorpha achemon) is a moth of the Sphingidae family. March 2016 Quarantine Container Gardening (Photo by Ann Sievers)It is indeed a “lovely beast,” as lepidopterist Art Shapiro, UC Davis distinguished professor of evolution and ecology,  says. Ann Sievers, owner, grower and miller of Il Fiorello Olive Oil Co., located at 2625 Mankas Corner Road, Fairfield, recently found and photographed this "lovely beast" on an outdoor patio wall.

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