Smerinthus cerisyi
Sphingidae
Pupae
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Female pupa shows mark on the fourth segment from the wing case
Male show NO mark on the fourth segment from the wing case
Female Top, Male Bottom
Shows difference in antennae, mark on fourth segment and size
| Photos - ©Nicky
Davis Using his mercury vapor light on 10 July 2015, John Richards caught a female One-eyed Sphinx Moth, Smerinthis cerisyi 1/2 mile east of the mouth of South Willow Canyon, Tooele County, Utah. I received first Instar larvae from John Richards and his friend Curt on 22 July 2015 First instars were first placed on willow which was rejected. They were then placed back on Aspen leaves and they began feeding. Second Instar - two molted to second instar on 25 July 2015 - 8 mm Photo on 26 July 2015 - 11 mm Third Instar #1 - 3 photos on 29 July 2015 - 15 mm long Fourth Instar #1 molted 1st August, photo 6 August 2015 - 30 mm long Fifth Instar #1 molted 6 August 2015 - 46 mm long others to 53 mm long #1Stopped eating and walked off plant 11 August 2015 After walking off the plant they were each placed in a plastic, lidded container filled with sand and lizard litter to pupate. At the bottom of the container, they each silked a loose nest using some of the lizard litter. After 3-4 days they pupated. Female Pupa - 42 mm long Male Pupa - 38 mm Reported Host Plants Willow Aspen Poplar Range  |