Big Poplar Sphinx
Pachysphinx modesta (Harris, 1839)
Family: Sphingidae
Status: Occasional resident
Larval Hostplant(s): Poplar, Cottonwood (Populus) and Willow (Salix)
Range: Found throughout the United States with the exception of Nevada and California.
NENHP Ranking: Not listed
Broods/Flight Times: Two broods
Habitat: Near hostplants, often in wooded areas.
Avg. Wingspan: 4 – 4 3/4 Inches
Found at: Box Elder WMA, Fontenelle Forest, Gilbert-Baker WMA, Harlan County Reservoir, Indian Cave SP, Niobrara Valley Preserve, Wildcat Hills SRA, Willow Creek SRA.
Overwintering: As pupae in leaf litter or the soil.
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🔗Links: Moth Photographers Group, BugGuide.net
