DISTRIBUTION:

The subspecies guadelupensis differs from Eumorpha obliquus obliquus by its larger size, its uncontrasted colouration and slight but constant differences in male genitalia . Eumorpha obliquus guadelupensis flies in Guadeloupe while nominate obliquus flies from Mexico to Southern Brazil..

FLIGHT TIMES AND PREFERRED FOOD PLANTS:

Eumorpha obliquus guadelupensis adults are on the wing from

Eumorpha obliquus guadelupensis larvae feed upon Cissus sicyoides.

ECLOSION, SCENTING AND MATING:

Pupae wiggle to surface just prior to eclosion. Females call at night, and males fly into the wind to pick up and track the pheromone plume.

EGGS, LARVAE AND PUPAE:

Larval Food Plants

Listed below are primary food plant(s) and alternate food plants. It is hoped that this alphabetical listing followed by the common name of the foodplant will prove useful. The list is not exhaustive. Experimenting with closely related foodplants is worthwhile.

Cissus sicyoides.......

Princess vine/Season vine

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