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White-lined Sphinx (Hummingbird) Moth

Hyles lineata

Description:

Family: Sphingidae Subfamily: Macroglossinae Wing Span: 2 7/16 - 3 9/16 inches (6.3 - 9 cm). White-lined Sphinx moths can be recognized by their large size, large eyes, furry brown thorax with six white stripes, tan band down each forewing, row of white-lined veins across the forewings, and by their pink and black hindwings. While hummingbirds prefer red flowers and other brightly colored, tubular flowers, nighttime White-lined Sphinx moths prefer white and other pale-colored, tubular flowers, which are much easier for them to see in the evening. I've observed daytime White-lined Sphinx moths at a variety of flower colors, and the flower color preferences of these mainly nocturnal moths may differ from day to night.

Habitat:

Habitat: A wide variety of open habitats including deserts, suburbs, and gardens. Range: Central America north through Mexico and the West Indies to most of the United States and southern Canada. Also occurs in Eurasia and Africa. Conservation: Not usually required.

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2 Comments

LeahFerneReed
LeahFerneReed 11 years ago

Thank ya XD

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Wonderful!

LeahFerneReed
Spotted by
LeahFerneReed

Sacramento, California, USA

Spotted on Apr 5, 2012
Submitted on Apr 27, 2012

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