Sphinx question

[Chris Conlan]

Yes, E. achemon does feed as an adult.  I have never measured the proboscis
though.  Seems long enough to get into most flowers anyway.

Chris

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From: "Robert Dana" <robert.dana at dnr.state.mn.us>
To: <leps-l at lists.yale.edu>
Subject: Sphinx question
Date: Thu, Jun 1, 2000, 10:39 AM


Does anyone on the list know if Eumorpha achemon feeds as an adult? How
about the length of the proboscis? Thanks.

Robert

Robert Dana, Ph.D.
MN DNR
Natural Heritage and Nongame Research Program
500 Lafayette Rd, Box 25
St. Paul, MN 55155
651 297-2367
Email: robert.dana at dnr.state.mn.us


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