Hermit sphinx
Lintneria eremitus (Hübner, 1823)
Family: Sphingidae
Subfamily: Sphinginae
Identification: Forewing is gray-brown with wavy lines, black dashes, and 1 or 2 small white spots near the center of the costa. Hindwing is black with 2 white bands and a triangular black patch at the base.
Wing Span: 2 9/16 - 2 15/16 inches (6.5 - 7.5 cm).
Life History: Fully-grown caterpillars pupate in chambers underground.
Flight: . One brood from July-August.
Caterpillar Hosts: Various species of beebalm (Monarda), mints (Mentha), bugleweed (Lycopis), and sage (Salvia).
Adult Food: Deep-throated flowers including Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), bouncing bet (Saponaria officinalis), petunia (Petunia species), and catalpa (Catalpa speciosa).
Habitat:
Range: Maine south to North Carolina, west to Manitoba, South Dakota, and Missouri.
Conservation: Not usually required.
NCGR: G4 - Apparently secure globally, though it might be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
Management Needs: None reported.
Comments: NULL
Taxonomy Notes: Formerly Sphinx eremitus.
Alternate Scientific Names:
Sphinx eremitus
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Observation date: Sep 06, 2014
Submitted by: Jennifer Jilks
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Sep 08, 2014
Observation date: Aug 28, 2014
Submitted by: nacomeau
Region: Ontario, Canada
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 29, 2014
Observation date: Sep 07, 2013
Submitted by: Jsotek
Region: Columbia County, New York, United States
Verified by: Ryan St Laurent
Verified date: Oct 23, 2013
Observation date: Sep 18, 2013
Submitted by: curtis.lehman (Carol Pollarine)
Region: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Sep 19, 2013
Observation date: Aug 30, 2013
Submitted by: brucejames2
Region: Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States
Verified by: Ryan St Laurent
Verified date: Sep 15, 2013
Observation date: Sep 09, 2013
Submitted by: katt66
Region: Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Sep 10, 2013
Observation date: Sep 01, 2013
Submitted by: edenny
Region: Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Verified by: Ryan St Laurent
Verified date: Sep 04, 2013
Observation date: Sep 01, 2013
Submitted by: Rich Civil
Region: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Sep 01, 2013
Observation date: Sep 01, 2013
Submitted by: RKeppler
Region: Richland County, Ohio, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Sep 01, 2013
Observation date: Aug 16, 2013
Submitted by: ekplik
Region: New Haven County, Connecticut, United States
Verified by: Ryan St Laurent
Verified date: Aug 22, 2013
Observation date: Jul 08, 2012
Submitted by: tjantscher
Region: Linn County, Iowa, United States
Verified by: jamesdurbin
Verified date: Jan 28, 2013
Observation date: Sep 15, 2012
Submitted by: J Jessop
Region: Watauga County, North Carolina, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Sep 17, 2012
Observation date: Aug 26, 2012
Submitted by: kimgoggin
Region: Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 27, 2012
Observation date: Jul 29, 2012
Submitted by: tonnerrebird
Region: Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States
Verified by: Tom Middagh
Verified date: Aug 02, 2012
Observation date: Jul 18, 2012
Submitted by: AngelaCoco
Region: Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 27, 2012
Observation date: Jul 18, 2012
Submitted by: VTChEwbecca
Region: Staunton, Virginia, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Jul 18, 2012
Observation date: Aug 25, 1960
Submitted by: curtis.lehman (Rick Gillmore)
Region: Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Feb 22, 2012
Observation date: Aug 13, 2011
Submitted by: Shaq1ab
Region: Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 27, 2011
Observation date: Aug 09, 2011
Submitted by: Jane Markoski
Region: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Verified by: rogerdowner
Verified date: Aug 09, 2011
Observation date: Jul 21, 2011
Submitted by: corey.husic
Region: Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 23, 2011
Observation date: Jul 14, 2011
Submitted by: curtis.lehman (John Wheatley)
Region: Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Jul 16, 2011
Observation date: unknown
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Region:
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: Sep 06, 2010
Observation date: Jul 01, 1978
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (William F. Boscoe)
Region: Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman (Curt Lehman)
Verified date: Jun 21, 2010
Observation date: Aug 25, 2002
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Marcy Cunkelman)
Region: Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman (Curt Lehman)
Verified date: Aug 17, 2009
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