Sphinx leucophaeata

Species of moth

Sphinx leucophaeata is a moth of the family Sphingidae.

Distribution

It is known from north-western Mexico with an occasional stray into Texas.^[2]

Description

The length of the forewings is 62–75 mm.

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Biology

There is probably one generation per year with adults on wing from late June to early August.

References

1. "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. Retrieved 2011-11-01.^{[permanent dead link]}
2. "Silkmoths". Silkmoths.bizland.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2011-11-01.