Genus Lintneria

Butler, 1879

Etymology

Lintneria: Presumably named in honor of American entomologist Dr. Joseph Albert Lintner.

Pronunciation

lint-nair-ee-uh

Overview

Linteria is a New World genus of sphinx moths that are primarily found from South America through Mexico.

Distribution of Genus Linteria
Taxonomic Level	Worldwide	North America	Midwestern USA	Indiana
Species	21	15	1	1

Documented Occurrences

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

Photo Credits

Hermit Sphinx moth (Lintneria eremitus) by Andy Reago and Chrissy McClarren of (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:-_7796_%E2%80%93_Lintneria_eremitus_%E2%80%93_Hermit_Sphinx_Moth_(35864012276).jpg) from Wikimedia commons. Photo was cropped to a 7:6 aspect ratio.