Euproserpinus
Encyclopedia
Euproserpinus is a genus of sphinx moth
in the Sphingidae
family.
Moth
A moth is an insect closely related to the butterfly, both being of the order Lepidoptera. Moths form the majority of this order; there are thought to be 150,000 to 250,000 different species of moth , with thousands of species yet to be described...
in the Sphingidae
Sphingidae
Sphingidae is a family of moths , commonly known as hawk moths, sphinx moths and hornworms, that includes about 1,200 species . It is best represented in the tropics but there are species in every region . They are moderate to large in size and are distinguished among moths for their rapid,...
family.
Species
- Euproserpinus euterpeEuproserpinus euterpeEuproserpinus euterpe is a small day-flying moth in the Sphingidae family. The 0.04-inch, light green eggs are laid haphazardly on various plants in the vicinity of the evening primrose host plants...
- Edwards 1888 - Euproserpinus phaetonEuproserpinus phaetonThe Phaeton Primrose Sphinx Moth is a moth of the Sphingidae family. It is found from California south to Baja California Sur and further into Mexico. It is also been reported in south-western Arizona....
- Grote & Robinson 1865 - Euproserpinus wiesti - Sperry 1939