Lintneria separatus

Neumoegen, 1885

Separated Sphinx

Lintneria separatus, commonly known as the separated sphinx, is a large sphinx moth in the Sphingidae. First described in 1885, this ranges from Colorado southward through the southwestern United States into central Mexico. are and have been recorded from late June to early August. The species is associated with sage , with larvae documented feeding on Salvia greggii.

Lintneria separatus MHNT Cut 2010 0 475 - Dos Amates Mexique - male by Didier Descouens. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.Lintneria separatus MHNT Cut 2010 0 475 - Dos Amates Mexique - male ventral by Didier Descouens. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.Lintneria separatus MHNT Cut 2010 0 475 - Dos Amates Mexique - male dorsal by Didier Descouens. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Lintneria separatus: /ˈlɪntnɛriə sɛˈpɑratʊs/

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Distribution

Colorado south through New Mexico and Arizona to Veracruz and Hidalgo in Mexico

Seasonality

Late June to early August; probably one annually

Diet

Larvae feed on Salvia greggii; diet not documented

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