Terloo Sphinx
Common NameTerloo Sphinx
Scientific NameSphingonaepiopsis terlooi
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgreen, dark green
HabitatArid and semi-arid regions, desert washes, canyons
Geographic RangeSouthwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas) and Mexico
Host PlantsBoerhavia
Flight PeriodApril to October
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically green or brown, camouflaged on the host plant, and pupate in a shallow burrow in the soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its relatively small size for a sphinx moth, vibrant green coloration, and the two prominent dark green bands across the forewings. Hindwings are typically dark brown to black.
Description
A small, stout-bodied sphinx moth with bright green forewings marked by two distinct darker green transverse bands. The body is also predominantly green.
