Hyles lineata, also known as the white-lined sphinx, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. They are sometimes known as a "hummingbird moth" because of their bird-like size (2–3 inch …

The white-lined sphinx moth, Hyles lineata, is a common “hawk moth” (Family Sphingidae) that occurs throughout most of North America, from southern Canada down to Central America. It …

Ecology and Life History: This moth is active during the summer months (May-September) in the Northeast, but can be found year round in the Deep South. In the Southwest, this species is …

Oct 13, 2023 · The white-lined sphinx moth, also known as Hyles lineata, is a common sphingid moth found throughout North America. You may notice its distinctive size, with a wingspan …

Jan 31, 2025 · Thin white lines cross this thicker one in spaced intervals from left to right. The tops of the hindwings have a flash of bright pink that is only visible when the moth completely …

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Dec 13, 2023 · Hyles lineata, also known as the white-lined sphinx, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. They are sometimes known as the hummingbird moth because of their bird-like …

Hyles lineata, otherwise known as the White-lined Sphinx Moth, was first described by Johann Christian Fabricius in 1775 and is now recognized as one of the earliest divergences within the …

Hyles lineata is found everywhere in the continental United States except northern Maine. Its range extends from southern Canada to the Mexico border elsewhere. It is often abundant in …

Since Hyles lineata is still occurring on the coastal plain and piedmont in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, it seems unlikely the species has really stopped occurring in the Southeast, but …