Syssphinx montana explained

Syssphinx montana is a moth of the family Saturniidae. It is found in Mexico and (rarely) in southeastern Arizona.^{[1] [2] [3]}

The wingspan is 62–. The males are smaller than the females. Adults are on wing from mid-July to early August.^[3] Adults do not feed.^[2]

The larvae feed on Haematoxylon brasalita, Cassia emarginata, Acacia farnesiana, Gleditsia triacanthos and Robinia pseudoacacia.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Savela . Markku . Syssphinx montana (Packard, 1905) . Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . November 9, 2018.
2. Web site: Lotts . Kelly . Naberhaus . Thomas . amp . 2017 . Sphingicampa montana . Butterflies and Moths of North America . November 9, 2018.
3. http://www.silkmoths.bizland.com/ssmontan.htm Silkmoths