Twinspot Sphinx – Smerinthus jamaicensis

Twinspot Sphinx (Smerinthus jamaicensis) Common Name: Twinspot Sphinx Latin Name: Smerinthus jamaicensis Appearance: Adult moths have a wingspan of about 3 to 4 inches. They are brownish-gray and have pinkish-orange spots on the back edges of their hindwings that make them stand out.

• Egg:The adult female moths usually lay their eggs on the host plants.
• Larva:During this stage, caterpillars are usually green and may have lines across their sides. Some caterpillars may also have a “horn” at the end, a trait of sphinx moth larvae.
• Pupa:The worm makes a protective cocoon in the dirt, where pupation occurs.
• Adult:Moths that are adults only come out at night and have long, thin wings that make them look strong.

Host Plant: Twinspot Sphinx caterpillars feed on different plants, including tomatoes and tobacco, which belong to the nightshade family (Solanaceae). Territory: Twinspot Sphinx moths can be observed in various habitats, such as gardens, agricultural areas, and wooded regions. Damages caused by Twinspot Sphinx: The caterpillar stage does most of the damage because it eats the leaves of host plants. Even though they can kill some plants by eating their leaves, Twinspot Sphinx caterpillars are not usually considered significant farming pests. Life History and Habitat: There are egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages in the life cycle of the Twinspot Sphinx. Moth adults are active at night and are drawn to lights. Before becoming adults, caterpillars eat host plants. You can find them in many different places, not limited to certain areas.