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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]
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 ...
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.
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.
7858 – Eumorpha satellitia, satellite sphinx moth; 7859 – Eumorpha pandorus, Pandorus sphinx moth; 7860 – Eumorpha intermedia, intermediate sphinx moth; 7861 – Eumorpha achemon, Achemon sphinx moth; 7862 – Eumorpha megaeacus; 7863 W – Eumorpha typhon, Typhon sphinx moth; 7864 – Eumorpha vitis, vine sphinx moth
Jun. 3—A caterpillar whose hairs can produce itchy skin rashes similar to poison ivy appears to be back in New Hampshire for the first time in 75 years, officials said Monday. Browntail 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.