Sage Sphinx
Lintneria eremitoides (Strecker, 1874)
Family: Sphingidae
Status: Rare stray (resident?)
Larval Hostplant(s): Various Lamiaceae including Sage (Salvia), Mints (Mentha) and Beebalms (Monarda)
Range: This moth has a very restricted range from Texas north to Nebraska.
NENHP Ranking: Not listed
Broods/Flight Times: Double brooded in Texas.
Habitat: Sandy prairies with hostplants
Avg. Wingspan: 3 – 3 1/2 Inches
Found at:
Overwintering: As pupae in leaf litter or in the soil.
Similar Species:
Notes: This moth is rare throughout its range. It’s type locality is simply listed as “Kansas”.
