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Eumorpha labruscae
Gaudy Sphinx
Eumorpha labruscae, commonly known as the gaudy sphinx, is a large sphinx moth (family Sphingidae) first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. Adults display striking coloration with deep green forewings and purple-blue hindwing patches with yellow borders. The species occurs in North America with a subspecies (E. l. yupanquii) endemic to the Galápagos Islands. Larvae feed on grape family plants and pupate underground.
Eumorpha typhon
Typhon Sphinx, Typhon Sphinx Moth
Eumorpha typhon, commonly known as the Typhon Sphinx, is a moth in the family Sphingidae. It ranges from Honduras through Mexico to southern Arizona. Adults are active from June to August in the northern part of the range and feed on nectar. Larvae develop on grape species and pupate in shallow soil.