Scientific Name: Eumorpha achemon (Drury) Order: Lepidoptera (Butterflies, Moths, Skippers) Family: Sphingidae (Sphinx moths/Hawk moths, Hornworms) Description and Distinctive Features: The achemon sphinx is a large, heavy-bodied moth with a wing span of about 3.5 inches. The forewing is pinkish brown with a squarish dark spot along the edge. The hindwing is mostly pink, with brownish markings along the edge. Most commonly observed are the full-grown larvae. These are large...
