Proserpinus terlooii
Edwards, 1875
Terloo sphinx moth, Terloo sphinx
Proserpinus terlooii is a hawk moth ( Sphingidae) native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. The is closely related to the Pine White 's namesake , Proserpinus gaurae, with which it shares -level traits. are and, like other sphingids, are likely capable of sustained hovering . The larval plants and detailed remain poorly documented in published sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Proserpinus terlooii: /ˈprɒsərˌpaɪnəs ˈtəloʊˌi/
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Distribution
Southern Arizona (United States) south to Sonora (Mexico). Records are concentrated in the Madrean sky islands region of southeastern Arizona and adjacent Mexican states.
Similar Taxa
- Proserpinus gauraeSame ; similar overall and sphingid lifestyle. P. gaurae occurs more broadly across North America and has been reared from field-collected larvae, unlike P. terlooii.