Moths of North Dakota

Identification key to the Sphingidae of North Dakota

 

5 (4).        Hindwing with a pink band.                    

Genus Hyles, go to 5a  

 

Hindwing of Hyles gallii showing pink band.          Hyles gallii showing typical wing pattern for the genus.

    

 

5'.            Hindwing black with yellow submarginal triangles.  

*Xylophanes tersa-- Tersa sphinx           

 

     Hindwing of Xylophanes tersa showing yellow triangles.       Picture of Xylophanes tersa.

 

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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

 
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