Dolba

Walker, 1856

pawpaw sphinx

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Dolba is a of sphinx moths in the Sphingidae, established by Walker in 1856. The genus contains at least one well-documented , Dolba hyloeus (pawpaw sphinx), found throughout the eastern United States. Members are medium-sized with streamlined bodies typical of the Sphingidae family.

Dolba hyloeus by (c) David Dodd, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by David Dodd. Used under a CC-BY license.Dolba hyloeus BMNHE273947 male up by The Trustees of the Natural History Museum, London. Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.Dolba hyloeus BMNHE273947 male un by The Trustees of the Natural History Museum, London. Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dolba: //ˈdɔl.bə//

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Distribution

Eastern United States, ranging from Maine south to Florida, and west to Wisconsin, eastern Oklahoma, and southern Texas. Distribution records also include Vermont.

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Taxonomic note

The Dolba is currently with Dolba hyloeus as the sole well-documented . The genus is classified within the tribe Sphingini of Sphinginae.

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