Biology:Syssphinx montana

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Short description: Species of moth

Syssphinx montana
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Saturniidae
Genus: Syssphinx
Species:
S. montana
Binomial name
Syssphinx montana
(Packard, 1905)
Synonyms
  • Adelocephala montana Packard, 1905
  • Sphingicampa montana

Syssphinx montana is a moth of the family Saturniidae. It is found in Mexico and (rarely) in southeastern Arizona.[1] [2] [3]

The wingspan is 62–82 millimetres (2.4–3.2 in). The males are smaller than the females. Adults are on wing from mid-July to early August.[3] Adults do not feed.[2]

The larvae feed on Haematoxylon brasalita, Cassia emarginata, Acacia farnesiana, Gleditsia triacanthos and Robinia pseudoacacia. The coloration and shape of the larvae seem to be influenced by the food plant.[3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q2455201 entry