White-lined Sphinx in the Sonoran Desert - arizonensis.org
WEBThese moths fly at dusk or dawn and visit flowers, especially those with long throats and so might be mistaken for hummingbirds. The colorful caterpillars or ‘hornworms’ can be found on a number of plants including four o'clocks.
Sphinx Moths, Hiles lineata - DesertUSA
WEBThe sphinx moth (family Sphingidae) is also called the hawk moth and the hummingbird moth because of its hovering, swift flight patterns. These stout-bodied moths have long, narrow forewings and shorter hindwings, with wingspans ranging from 2 to 8 inches.
Hawk Moths or Sphinx Moths ( Sphingidae ) - US Forest Service
WEBTwo kinds of small moths (Yucca moths and the Senita cactus moth) actually pick up pollen and jam a pollen ball onto the stigmas of their flowers in order to assure food, the resulting immature seeds, for their caterpillars. They are some of the only insects to pollinate flowers “purposefully”.
See What a Sphinx Moth Caterpillar and Pupa Looks Like
WEBSep 3, 2024 · Here's how to identify sphinx moth caterpillars and sphinx moth pupa in your garden. Learn what to look for in the stages of the sphinx moth life cycle.
The Sphinx Moth Caterpillar Guide: Are They Dangerous? - Blue …
WEBDec 6, 2023 · Sphinx moth caterpillars may sport an intimidating appearance, but they are far from dangerous. These remarkable insects play an essential role in their ecosystem, contributing to biodiversity, pollination of Arizona plant life, and serving as a valuable food source for other wildlife.
Family Sphingidae (Sphinx Moths, Hawkmoths)
WEBMembers of this family are commonly called "hummingbird," "sphinx," or "hawk" moths, and some can be mistaken for hummingbirds. Most are medium to large moths, with heavy bodies; wingspread reaches 5 inches or more in some species. The Sphingidae are strong and fast fliers, with a rapid wingbeat.
Hyles lineata - Wikipedia
WEBHyles 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]
Species Ceratomia sonorensis - Sonoran Sphinx - Hodges#7788
WEBSep 1, 2014 · Manduca florestan or Ceratomia sonorensis ? An online resource devoted to North American insects, spiders and their kin, offering identification, images, and information.
WEBWhite-lined sphinx larvae feeding on Gaura lindheimeri. abundant, the Cahuilla and Tohono O’odham collected nearly mature caterpillars feeding on sand verbena and other plants in the Southern California and Sonoran deserts.
Family Sphingidae - Sphinx Moths - BugGuide.Net
WEBSep 22, 2023 · There are 124 described species found in America north of Mexico. (2) Adult - medium to very large. Body very robust; abdomen usually tapering to a sharp point. Wings usually narrow; forewing sharp-pointed or with an irregular outer margin. No ocelli or tympanal organs.