![]() ![]() The primrose is their chief source of food, they are dependent on them as larvae and through adult life. They are pollinators to flowers such as orchids, petunias, lilacs, clovers, honeysuckles and evening primrose by sucking nectar with their long proboscis, which can exceed 10 inches. They can have a wingspan from two to five inches. As adults, they have stout bodies with long narrow forewings and shorter hindwings. At the larva stage, they become large caterpillars of varying colors, that burrow into the soil, then go into chrysalis (pupa) for two-three weeks before emerging as adults. It begins by up to 1000 eggs being laid on the underside of plants. Their life cycle consists of egg, larva, pupa, and adult. They also rapidly move back and forth over larva or feeding areas. ![]() The hummingbird moth reference comes from their rapid wing movement while they hover over flowers while feeding. and into parts of Canada, flying in many habitats including deserts and gardens. Their range extends from Central America through the U.S. ![]() The White-lined Sphinx moth is also known as the hummingbird moth or hawk moth. SPHINX MOTH ON COYOTE MINT SPHIX MOTH AND PENSTEMON ![]()
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