Moths of North Dakota

Identification key to the Sphingidae of North Dakota

 

7 (6).        Tongue (proboscis) atrophied, hidden between labial palpi.              go to 8

 

Tongue not visible between palpi of Paonias excaecatus.    

 

7'.           Tongue (proboscis) normally developed and easily visible.               go to 11       

 

  Tongue visible between palpi of Sphecodina abbottii

 

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Last updated: 09/08/03

Gerald M. Fauske
Research Specialist
NDSU
202 Hultz Hall
Fargo, ND 58105
E-Mail: Gerald.Fauske@ndsu.nodak.edu

 
Published by the Department of Entomology 


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