Great Ash Sphinx – Eumorpha achemon

Great Ash Sphinx – Eumorpha achemon Common Name: Great Ash Sphinx Latin Name: Eumorpha achemon Appearance: The Great Ash Sphinx has a wingspan of up to 5 inches, with brown wings and pink and white stripes on the body.

• Eggs:The eggs are green and laid on the host plants’ leaves.
• Pupae:The pupae are brown and are usually found in soil or leaf litter.
• Larvae:The larvae are green with white diagonal stripes and a horn on the tail.
• Adults:The adult moths have brown wings and pink and white stripes on the body, with a wingspan of up to 5 inches.

Host plants: The Great Ash Sphinx primarily feeds on ash trees but can also infest other trees such as lilacs, privet, and cherry. Territory: The Great Ash Sphinx is found throughout most of North America. Damages caused by Great Ash Sphinx: The Great Ash Sphinx larvae can defoliate host trees, leading to reduced growth and vigour, and can also cause aesthetic damage to ornamental plants. Life history and habitat: The Great Ash Sphinx overwinters as pupae in the soil, with the adult moths emerging in the spring. The female moths lay eggs on the leaves of host plants, and the larvae feed on the leaves for several weeks before pupating and emerging as adult moths. The Great Ash Sphinx is most commonly found in wooded areas, streams, and rivers where host trees are abundant.