Waved Sphinx (Ceratomia undulosa)

Waved Sphinx, a reference photo — Photo: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Ceratomia undulosa, the waved sphinx, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1856. Also known as the "Scorpion Moth" (See "Biology" Below").

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Waved Sphinx being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Ceratomia catalpae

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Sphingidae
Genus: Ceratomia
Species: Ceratomia undulosa

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