Lapara bombycoides explained

Lapara bombycoides, the northern pine sphinx is a moth of the family Sphingidae. The species was first described by Francis Walker in 1856.

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Description

The wingspan is 45–60 mm.[1] It is a variable species. The forewing upperside is darker than in similar Lapara coniferarum and the antemedian lines are more distinct.

Biology

Adults are on wing from mid-June to mid-July in Canada.

The larvae feed on various pine species, including Pinus resinosa, Pinus rigida and Pinus sylvestris as well as Larix laricina.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Silkmoths . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304050152/http://www.silkmoths.bizland.com/lbombyco.htm. 2016-03-04. live . Silkmoths.bizland.com . 2011-11-01.