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Sphinx kalmiae

890118.00 — 7809 — Sphinx kalmiae Smith, 1797 — Laurel Sphinx

Larval Host(s)

Presumed main host
on Block Island:

Known hosts:
unclear/unknown

Polyphagous

References

  • Species Page at Moth Photographers Group
  • Barcode of Life (BOLD) - Caution: Some specimens shown may not be sequenced. DNA barcode provides evidence of relatedness not proof of identification.
  • Covell Field Guide p.35; Pl. 4(6, male).
  • Hall et al., 2021. The Moths of North Carolina - website (identification, habitats and life history)
  • Hodges, R. W., 1971. Moths of America North of Mexico, Fascicle 21:p. 64; pl. 5.2. order or free PDF
  • Species Page at Bill Oehlke's moth website - Sphinx kalmiae
  • Species Page at BugGuide
  • Tuttle, J. P., 2007. Hawk Moths of North America: p. 84; pl. 6.5.
  • Wagner, D. L., (2005). Caterpillars of Eastern North America, p. 259.

    • Adult phenology on Block Island of Sphinx kalmiae

    Abundance data late May to early October