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Deidamia
Deidamia is a monotypic genus of sphinx moths in the family Sphingidae, established by Clemens in 1859. The genus contains a single species, Deidamia inscriptum (lettered sphinx), which occurs in North America. The genus belongs to the tribe Macroglossini within the subfamily Macroglossinae.
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.
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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