Doll's Sphinx
Common NameDoll's Sphinx
Scientific NameSphinx dollii
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilySphinginae
Wingspan (mm)60
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, black, white
HabitatArid and semi-arid regions, pinyon-juniper woodlands, canyons
Geographic RangeSouthwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, California) and northern Mexico
Host PlantsJuniperus spp., Utah juniper, one-seed juniper
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green with white stripes, feeding on juniper foliage. Pupation occurs in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its grey and black cryptic forewing pattern, relatively small size for a Sphinx moth, and its strong association with juniper habitats.
Description
A medium-sized sphinx moth with robust, grey and black mottled forewings that provide excellent camouflage against bark.
