The genus Isoparce has 1 species in the USA, and about 2 around the world. This is a New-World genus, found only in the Americas.
Type specimen: Sphinx (Isoparce) cupressi - Boisduval, [1875]
Synonyms: N/A
General Information: These are medium sized gray moths. There is usually some streaking on the forewing, but the hindwing is solidly brown in color. Often fairly drab appearing.
If you have narrowed something down to this genus, you can use this key to help you narrow down your search to species:
Not applicable, since there is only 1 species found in the USA.
Species List:
Isoparce cupressi
The gallery below shows photos of select species in the genus.
Type specimen: Sphinx (Isoparce) cupressi - Boisduval, [1875]
Synonyms: N/A
General Information: These are medium sized gray moths. There is usually some streaking on the forewing, but the hindwing is solidly brown in color. Often fairly drab appearing.
If you have narrowed something down to this genus, you can use this key to help you narrow down your search to species:
Not applicable, since there is only 1 species found in the USA.
Species List:
Isoparce cupressi
The gallery below shows photos of select species in the genus.
