Terloo sphinx
Proserpinus terlooii Hy. Edwards, 1875
Family: Sphingidae
Subfamily: Macroglossinae
Identification: Forewing upperside is uniform olive green with a darker median band. Hindwing upperside is red with an olive green border.
Wing Span: 1 5/8 - 1 7/8 inches (4.2 - 4.8 cm).
Life History: Not reported.
Flight: . July-August.
Caterpillar Hosts: Probably evening primroses.
Adult Food: Flower nectar.
Habitat: Not reported.
Range: Southern Arizona and Sonora, Mexico.
Conservation: Population status and habitat needs should be studied.
NCGR: G2 - Imperiled globally because of rarity (6 to 20 occurrences), or because of other factors demonstrably making it very vulnerable to extinction throughout its range. (Endangered throughout its range).
Management Needs: None reported.
Comments: NULL
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Verified Sightings
Displaying 1 - 17 of 17 verified sightings
Observation date: Jul 16, 2022
Submitted by: J_Martineau
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Dec 07, 2022
Observation date: Jul 28, 2022
Submitted by: mothlady431
Region: Pima County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: kellyrichers
Verified date: Sep 26, 2022
Observation date: Aug 30, 2021
Submitted by: tumphrey
Region: Cochise County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Feb 17, 2022
Observation date: Aug 24, 2013
Submitted by: klgraves
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Feb 01, 2022
Observation date: Aug 11, 2013
Submitted by: John Saba
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Aug 22, 2021
Observation date: Jul 31, 2021
Submitted by: mo23
Region: Pima County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Aug 01, 2021
Observation date: Aug 25, 2020
Submitted by: DannyboyKS
Region: Pima County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: kellyrichers
Verified date: Sep 10, 2020
Observation date: Jul 22, 1975
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Paul M. Tuskes)
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (The Lepidopterists' Society Season Summary)
Verified date: Jan 28, 2009
Observation date: Jul 14, 1971
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Michael D. VanBuskirk)
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (The Lepidopterists' Society Season Summary)
Verified date: Jan 28, 2009
Observation date: Jul 16, 1981
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Michael J. Smith)
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (The Lepidopterists' Society Season Summary)
Verified date: Jan 28, 2009
Observation date: Jul 31, 1983
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (James P. Tuttle)
Region: Cochise County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (The Lepidopterists' Society Season Summary)
Verified date: Jan 28, 2009
Observation date: Jul 29, 1983
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (James P. Tuttle)
Region: Pima County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (The Lepidopterists' Society Season Summary)
Verified date: Jan 28, 2009
Observation date: Aug 07, 1976
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Kenneth C. Hansen)
Region: Pima County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (The Lepidopterists' Society Season Summary)
Verified date: Jan 28, 2009
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Pima County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Cochise County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Sonora, Mexico
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004