Lintneria istar
Rothschild & Jordan, 1903
Istar sphinx moth, Istar Sphinx
Lintneria istar is a sphinx moth ( Sphingidae) found in montane pine-oak woodlands from the southwestern United States through Mexico to Guatemala. are active during late summer months. Larvae feed on Salvia . The species was described by Rothschild and Jordan in 1903.
Pronunciation
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Identification
No distinguishing features from similar Lintneria are documented in available sources.
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Habitat
Mountains and pine-oak woodlands.
Distribution
Southern Arizona east to southern Texas, south through Mexico to Guatemala. GBIF records also indicate presence in Middle America and North America generally, with one record from Vermont, US.
Seasonality
are on wing from July to September.
Diet
Larvae feed on Salvia . diet is not documented.
Host Associations
- Salvia - larval food plant
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Taxonomic history
First described by Walter Rothschild and Karl Jordan in 1903.