| Moths of North Dakota |
Sphingidae: Sphinginae |
Sphinx eremitus (Hübner 1823)
| Common name: Hermit sphinx.
Hodges #: 7796. Identification: Rfw 32 mm, hw black at base and before fringe. Abdomen with alternating black and cream white lateral spots. Similar species: 7807, 7810, 7811.1-- see key. Distribution: Temperate areas of eastern U.S, north into southern Canada in the Great Plains. Hosts: Larvae feed on Labiaceae-- Mints: Lycopis sp.--
Bugleweed, Mentha sp.-- Mint, Monarda sp.-- Beebalm, and
Salvia sp. -- Sage. |
ND Ransom Co., A annex allotment, Sheyenne Natl. Grasslands. T134N R53W Sec. 8. cone trap. 20- VII- 2003. C. Jordan.
ND Ransom Co., A annex allotment, Sheyenne Natl. Grasslands. T134N R53W Sec. 8. ex. Lycopis sp. 4- IX- 2003. coll. C. Jordan, pics. G. Fauske.
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