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Inspired/dedicated as per personal communication with George Rogers (Hyles lineata), August 30, 2005 Updated as per James P. Tuttle's The Hawk Moths of North America, August 2, 2011 Updated as per BAMONA, August 2, 2011 |
This page is inspired by and dedicated to George Rogers who sent me the image of Hyles lineata at the top of the page. George writes, "The caterpillar was on a dirt hiking trail leading up to Gunsight Pass from Lake Ellen Wilson. Altitude was about 6500, and the terrain was dirt and rock with flowers, bushes, and lots of wildflowers - no trees. Lots of water in the area due to snow runoff, but he was on dry dirt. Seemed to be unhappy, and moving quickly but often rolling over. Did not seem to be injured. About three inches in length."
Hyles lineata usually have a green ground colour, but this one has changed as it is ready to pupate. The stumpy legs, associated with this stage of development, are probably responsible for the "rolling over" observed by George.
It is hoped that this checklist, with the thumbnails and notes, will help you quickly identify the moths you have encountered.
A "WO" after the species name indicates that I have no confirmed reports of this species in Glacier County, but I (William Oehlke) expect that this moth is present or might be present. A USGS indicates the moth is reported on the USGS website and/or in Moths of Western North America, #2. Distribution of Sphingidae of Western North America, revised, an excellent little booklet available through Paul Opler.
Please help me develop this list with improved, documented accuracy by sending sightings (species, date, location), preferably with an image, via email to Bill Oehlke.
Sphinginae subfamily
Smerinthini Tribe:
Macroglossinae subfamilyDilophonotini tribe
Macroglossini tribe
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