Moths of North Dakota

Identification key to the Sphingidae of North Dakota

 

9 (8).        Head with a median crest of scales.                         Genus Paonias, go to 9a

 

Crested head of Paonias excaecatus    

 

9'.            Head rounded, without median crest of scales.     Genus Smerinthus, go to 9b

 

 Rounded head of Smerinthus jamaicensis.

 

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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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