Syssphinx blanchardi
Ferguson, 1971
Syssphinx blanchardi is a of giant silk in the Saturniidae, described by Ferguson in 1971. The species belongs to a of smaller saturniids found in southwestern North America and Mexico. are and attracted to light sources. Larvae feed on woody leguminous plants and pupate underground. The species is part of a taxonomically complex group that has historically been placed in the genus Sphingicampa.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Recorded from Middle America and North America. Specific range details within these regions are not well documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Syssphinx hubbardiClosely related congeneric with nearly identical larval ; field identification of caterpillars is difficult without rearing to or molecular analysis. Adults differ in size and coloration patterns.
- Syssphinx montanaLarvae are nearly indistinguishable from S. blanchardi in the field or by photographs; requires examination or genetic analysis for positive identification.