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Eumorpha achemon, the Achemon sphinx, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. ... "Moth Caterpillars Feeding on Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia)".
Hyles lineata, also known as the white-lined sphinx, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. They are sometimes known as a "hummingbird moth" because of their bird-like size (2-3 inch wingspan) and flight patterns. [2] As caterpillars, they have a wide range of color phenotypes but show consistent adult coloration. [3]
A pattern of diagonal slashes along the side is a common feature. When resting, the caterpillar usually holds its legs off the surface and tucks its head underneath (praying position), which, resembling the Great Sphinx of Giza, gives rise to the name "sphinx moth". [5] Some tropical larvae are thought to mimic snakes.
This is a list of Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) observed in the U.S. state of Utah. Callippe fritillary butterfly Clodius parnassian butterfly Green comma butterfly Milbert's tortoiseshell butterfly Pipevine swallowtail Caterpillar of two-tailed swallowtail Viceroy butterfly mating pair White-lined sphinx moth. Achemon sphinx moth ...
This is a species list for the family Sphingidae of moths (Lepidoptera), commonly known as hawk-moths. This list contains all known species of Sphingidae in order of subfamily . There should be about 1,288 species listed.
Sightings of the white-lined sphinx moth — Hyles lineata in scientific terms — have been reported "all over" Point Reyes National Seashore north of San Francisco.
Eumorpha fasciatus, the banded sphinx, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. The species was first described by Johann Heinrich Sulzer in 1776. Distribution
Callippe fritillary butterfly Clodius parnassian butterfly Green comma butterfly Milbert's tortoiseshell butterfly Pipevine swallowtail Caterpillar of two-tailed swallowtail Viceroy butterfly mating pair White-lined sphinx moth. Achemon sphinx moth (Eumorpha achemon) [33] American painted lady butterfly (Vanessa virginiensis) [34]