Moths of Rosewood Nature Study Area
A list of the moths that inhabit Rosewood Nature Study Area in Reno, NV.
White-lined Sphinx
Hyles lineata, also known as the white-lined sphinx or hummingbird moth, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. They are sometimes referred to as the hummingbird moth because of their bird-like size (2-3 inch wingspan) and flight patterns.
Western Sheep Moth
The sheep moth, or common sheep moth (Hemileuca eglanterina), is a member of the family Saturniidae of silk moths and is native to western North America. In California, its range is west of the Sierran crest and the mountains of Southern California, ranging near to the coast. The moth is dayflying and appears in summer. It feeds on plants of three genera: ...more ↓
Achemon Sphinx
Eumorpha achemon (Achemon sphinx) is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is native to North America, where it is known from most of the United States, southern Canada, and northern Mexico. It is rare or absent in the Pacific Northwest, Great Basin, and Southeastern United States except Florida.
Carolina Sphinx
Manduca sexta is a moth of the family Sphingidae present through much of the American continent.
Ceanothus Silk Moth
Hyalophora euryalus (ceanothus silkmoth) is a moth of the family Saturniidae. It is found in the dry intermontane valleys and interior of British Columbia (as far north as Prince George along the Fraser River) south to Baja California.
Western Poplar Sphinx
Pachysphinx occidentalis (big poplar sphinx) is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It lives throughout Canada and the United States. The habitat consists of riparian areas and suburbs.
