Lintneria smithi

Cadiou, 1998

Smith's Sphinx

Lintneria smithi is a of in the , commonly known as Smith's Sphinx. It is a poorly known species with only three to four recorded locations across its restricted range in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. The has a thick, elongated body and a wingspan of approximately 9 centimeters. Very little is known about its , including relationships and larval development.

Pronunciation

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Identification

Can be distinguished from other Lintneria by its restricted geographic range in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. The combination of its large size (9 cm wingspan), thick elongated body, and specific larval coloration (mottled and grayish with purple tinge) may aid identification, though detailed diagnostic features require further study.

Habitat

Specific preferences are poorly documented due to limited collection records. The known localities span arid and semi-arid regions of southern Arizona, southeastern New Mexico, and Sonora, Mexico.

Distribution

Southern Arizona (United States), southeastern New Mexico (United States), and Sonora in northwestern Mexico.

Similar Taxa

  • Other Lintneria speciesLintneria is a of with multiple in North America; L. smithi is distinguished by its restricted southwestern distribution and specific larval coloration.

More Details

Data Deficiency

This is among the most poorly known North , with only three to four recorded locations and minimal information available.

Taxonomic History

Originally described as Sphinx smithi before being transferred to the Lintneria.

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