Caicus Sphinx Moth

Phryxus is a monotypic genus of moths in the family Sphingidae first described by Jacob Hübner in 1819. Its only species, Phryxus caicus, was described by Pieter Cramer in 1777.

Distribution: It is found in the Neotropics, although it has been recorded from southern Florida and South Carolina.

 The length of the forewings is 33–37 mm. South from Florida, adults are mainly found from August to November but may be found year round.

Biology: In the tropics, larvae have been recorded on Apocynaceae species. In Florida, it has been recorded on Rhabdadenia bilfora.