Sphinx sequoiae explained

Sphinx sequoiae, the sequoia sphinx, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is found in the United States from Oregon south through California, Nevada, and south-eastern Utah to Arizona and further south into Mexico's northern Baja California.[1]

The wingspan is 48–68 mm.

The larvae feed on Juniperus californica, Juniperus osteosperma and possibly also Calocedrus decurrens.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Silkmoths. https://web.archive.org/web/20150419172221/http://www.silkmoths.bizland.com/ssequoia.htm. 2015-04-19. dead. Silkmoths.bizland.com. 2011-11-01.