Isoparce cupressi explained

Isoparce cupressi, the baldcypress sphinx or cypress sphinx, is a moth of the family Sphingidae.

Distribution

It is found in cypress swamps in from Maryland to Texas. It has been reported from Mexico.^[1]

Description

The wingspan is 60mm65mm.

Biology

There are at least four generations per year in Louisiana with adults on wing from February to October.

External links

• Baldcypress Sphinx Moths of North America Guide

Notes and References

1. Web site: Silkmoths . https://web.archive.org/web/20150428044325/http://www.silkmoths.bizland.com/icupress.htm . 2015-04-28 . dead . Silkmoths.bizland.com . 2007-07-04 . 2011-11-01 .