Evening-primrose

Guides

• Dietzella

  Dietzella is a genus of minute seed weevils in the family Curculionidae, subfamily Ceutorhynchinae. The genus contains two described species: Dietzella zimmermanni and Dietzella sextuberculata. It was established by Champion in 1907 after the original name Coelogaster was found to be preoccupied by an extinct fish genus.

  minute-seed-weevilsCeutorhynchinaepreoccupied-nameCoelogasterevening-primroseOnagraceaelarval-host-record

• Dufourea oenotherae

  Dufourea oenotherae is a species of short-faced bee in the family Halictidae, described by Timberlake in 1939. The specific epithet 'oenotherae' indicates an association with evening primrose (Oenothera), suggesting a specialized host relationship. Members of the genus Dufourea are typically oligolectic, collecting pollen from a narrow range of host plants. The species is known from North America.

  beepollinatoroligolecticevening-primroseHalictidaeRophitinaeNorth-AmericaHymenopterasolitary-bee

• Euproserpinus

  Primrose Sphinxes

  Euproserpinus is a genus of sphinx moths (Sphingidae) commonly known as Primrose Sphinxes. The genus contains three described species, all native to western North America. The most well-documented species, Euproserpinus euterpe, is federally threatened and has been extensively studied for its specialized biology. Members of this genus are associated with evening primrose host plants and exhibit unique pupal adaptations for emergence in sandy soil habitats.

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• Proserpinus gaurae

  proud sphinx moth, Proud Sphinx

  Proserpinus gaurae is a medium-sized sphinx moth with distinctive orange and chestnut coloration. Adults are active primarily from April through August, with one or two generations per year. The species is notable for having the longest labial palps of any Proserpinus species. Larvae feed on evening primrose relatives and pupate in shallow soil burrows to overwinter.

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