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7847 – Aellopos tantalus,
Tantalus Sphinx Moth
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Host plant
Freshly emerged adult
First instar larva
General Species Information
Host Plant: Crossopetalum Rubiaceae, with the best-documented species being Casasia clusiifolia, the Seven-Year Apple
Historical Range: Florida and the Caribbean
Our Experience with this Species: This species occationally comes to lights but is largely day-flying or at least crepuscular. We have found A. tantalus in almost every location we have surveyed in the following months: Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Nov, Dec
Notes: Very similar to A. titan but smaller
Distribution Chart
K. Largo Marath. Ba. Hond B.P.K. No Name Sck. Isd. K. West
Colored box indicates adult of this species has been confirmed on that island
Adult Flight Chart
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Colored box indicates adult of this species has been confirmed in that month
References
Second instar larva
Final instar larva brown form
Third instar larva
Final instar larva green form
Fourth instar larva
Pupa
Female laying eggs
Female laying eggs
Female laying eggs
Freshly emerged adult
Female laying eggs
Female laying eggs
Freshly emerged adult
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