Erinnyis oenotrus

Cramer, 1780

Oenotrus sphinx

Erinnyis oenotrus, known as the Oenotrus sphinx, is a sphinx moth (Sphingidae) distributed across tropical and subtropical lowlands from South America through Central America, Mexico, and the West Indies. Occasional strays have been recorded in Florida and southern Texas. The is part of the Erinnyis, which includes other sphinx moths with similar morphological characteristics.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Erinnyis oenotrus: /ˈɛrɪnɪ.ɪs ˈɛnəˌtrʊs/

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Habitat

Tropical and subtropical lowlands.

Distribution

Paraguay, Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, Central America, Mexico, the West Indies, with occasional strays in Florida and southern Texas.

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Taxonomic Note

Authority sometimes cited as Cramer, 1782 in some sources (e.g., NCBI), though 1780 is the accepted date in Catalogue of Life and GBIF.

Observation Data

Over 600 observations recorded on iNaturalist, indicating moderate documentation of the in its native range.

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