| Moths of North Dakota |
Sphingidae: Macroglossinae |
Hyles euphorbiae (Linnaeus 1758)
| Common name: Spurge hawkmoth.
Hodges #: 7892. Identification: Rfw 32.8 mm, diagonal pale stripe of fw widest at inner margin; fresh specimens with bright pink scales on ventral surface. Distribution: Introduced into western Canada, Montana and the Dakotas. As of this writing, established in the southern prairie provinces of Canada, Montana, the Dakotas and Minnesota. Hosts: Larvae used as a biological control agent for Euphorbia
escula L.– Leafy spurge. |
MT, reared, ex. laboratory culture.
ND, Pierce Co., nr Rugby VI- 2001, pic. J. Knodel
ND, Ward Co., Burlington 13- VII- 2001, pic. J. Knodel
ND, Richland Co., West I Allotment. 30-vii-2006, pic. P. Beauzay. |
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