Lapara coniferarum
Smith, 1797
Southern Pine Sphinx
Lapara coniferarum, the southern pine sphinx, is a sphinx moth ( Sphingidae) first described by James Edward Smith in 1797. The is associated with pine forests across eastern North America. Its larvae feed on Pinus species. It is listed as threatened in Connecticut.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lapara coniferarum: /ləˈpɑːrə kəˌnaɪfərˈeɪrəm/
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Habitat
Mixed and pine forests.
Distribution
Eastern North America from Nova Scotia and Maine south to Florida, west to Indiana and Louisiana.
Diet
Larvae feed on Pinus , including Pinus taeda (loblolly pine) and Pinus palustris (longleaf pine). diet not documented.
Host Associations
- Pinus taeda - larval
- Pinus palustris - larval
Human Relevance
Listed as threatened in Connecticut.
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Conservation Status
The is listed as threatened in Connecticut, indicating regional concern in that state.
Taxonomic History
Originally described as Sphinx coniferarum by James Edward Smith in 1797.