Lapara coniferarum — Southern Pine Sphinx

(J. E. Smith, 1797)

Hodges# 7816

Etymology

Lapara: The Greek lapara means “flank” or “loin.”

coniferarum: Combines the Latin cōnus meaning “cone” and ferō meaning “to bear” with the suffix arum to acknowledge this species's dependence on conifer trees as a larval food source.

Pronunciation

Sfinks gor-dye-uhs

Documented Occurrences

This map shows the confirmed sightings of the southern pine sphinx in Indiana. All sightings were confirmed through photographic documentation by individuals who contributed to the Great American IN Nature Lepidoptera Project (GAIN LP).

Documented North American Sightings as of 10/22/2020

GAIN LP Sightings

Date	County	Observer	Notes	Image1	Image2
2021-08-08	Scott	Lowry, Brian	Adult
2021-08-06	Scott	Lowry, Brian	Adult
2021-08-05	Scott	Lowry, Brian	Adult
2020-07-18	Scott	Lowry, Brian	Adult

Observation Details	Images
Date: 2021-08-08 County: Scott Observer: Lowry, Brian Notes: Adult
Date: 2021-08-06 County: Scott Observer: Lowry, Brian Notes: Adult
Date: 2021-08-05 County: Scott Observer: Lowry, Brian Notes: Adult
Date: 2020-07-18 County: Scott Observer: Lowry, Brian Notes: Adult

Lapara coniferarum Sightings by Month

Floral Associates

Southern pine sphinx caterpillars feed on members (Pinus spp.) genus.

Known Larval Food Sources in Indiana
Family	Taxonomic Name	Common Name
Order: Pinales
Pinaceae	Pinus	pines