Smerinthus: (S)merinthos is a Greek word meaning a “cord” or “string”.
Jamaicensis: A reference to Jamaica, the location the moth was likely originally described.
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This map shows the confirmed sightings of the Twin-spotted Sphinx moth in Indiana. All sightings were confirmed through photographic documentation by individuals who contributed to the Great American IN Nature Lepidoptera Project (GAIN LP).
GAIN LP documented in county. |
Date | County | Observer | Notes | Image1 | Image2 |
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2018-05-26 | Owen | Malad, Rick | Adult |
Observation Details | Images |
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Date: 2018-05-26 County: Owen Observer: Malad, Rick Notes: Adult |
Twin-spotted Sphinx caterpillars host on a variety of trees. Adults do not feed.
Known Larval Food Sources in Indiana | ||
Family | Taxonomic Name | Common Name |
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Order: Fagales | ||
Betulaceae | Betula spp. | birches |
Carpinus caroliniana | musclewood, aka blue beech | |
Ostrya virginiana | hop-hornbeam, aka ironwood | |
Fagaceae | Quercus spp. | oaks |
Order: Lamiales | ||
Oleaceae | Fraxinus spp. | ashes |
Order: Malvales | ||
Tiliaceae | Tilia americana | American basswood |
Order: Rosales | ||
Rosaceae | Malus spp. | apples and crabapples |
Prunus spp. | cherries | |
Spirea spp. | meadowsweets | |
Ulmaceae | Ulmus spp. | elms |
Order: Salicales | ||
Salicaceae | Populus spp. | poplars |
Salix spp. | willows |