Subterranean-pupation
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Aellopos clavipes
Clavipes Sphinx
Aellopos clavipes is a hawkmoth in the family Sphingidae, commonly known as the clavipes sphinx. It occurs from Venezuela through Central America to the southwestern United States. Adults are active year-round in tropical regions with distinct seasonal generations in some areas. Larvae feed exclusively on species in the coffee family (Rubiaceae).
Eacles imperialis pini
Imperial moth (pini subspecies), pine-feeding Imperial moth
Eacles imperialis pini is a subspecies of the Imperial moth, a giant silk moth in the family Saturniidae. This subspecies is notable for its association with pine and other coniferous trees as larval hosts, distinguishing it from nominate populations that feed primarily on deciduous trees. Adults are large, visually striking moths with yellow and purple-brown patterning. The subspecies occurs in North America, with documented populations on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, where it has persisted while other Imperial moth populations in New England have declined or been extirpated.
Hyles gallii
Bedstraw Hawkmoth, Galium Sphinx
Hyles gallii is a sphinx moth (Sphingidae) commonly known as the Bedstraw Hawkmoth or Galium Sphinx. It is a medium-sized hawkmoth with a wingspan typically ranging 50-70 mm. The species is widely distributed across the Northern Hemisphere, including North America and Eurasia. Adults are known for their rapid, hovering flight and are primarily crepuscular or nocturnal, though they may be active during daylight hours. The larvae feed primarily on plants in the genus Galium (bedstraws), giving the species its common name.