Lintneria separatus

Common Name(s): Separatus Sphinx

Ecology and Life History: This species flies in the summer months, and is highly associated with the monsoon season (2). This species has been known to come to light, but infrequently. It is unknown whether that is due to low light attraction, or if the wrong habitats are being sampled. This species is not sexually dimorphic. As with other Sphingidae, males tend to have thinner, pointier abdomens; whereas females have larger, rounder, blunt-tipped abdomens.Eggs are laid singly on the leaves of hostplants (2).

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Adult Description: This is a medium-large moth with forewings measuring 47-55mm in length (2). The forewings are mostly gray, with some black streaking. There are usually two discal spots, that are light gray-white in color, though they do not contrast heavily with the forewings. The hindwings of this species are black, with two white stripes. The hindwing fringe is white with a few black spots. The thorax is gray with a thick black edge, and a black inverted V in the center. The abdomen is gray down the middle, with black and white checkering on the sides, as with most other species in the genus.

Larval Description:
L5: An absolutely stunning, unmistakable larva.The ground color is black, with bright orange maculation all over the abdominal segments. As with other Lintneria, the raised area over the thoracic segments is present, however in this species, it is lined with the same bright orange coloration. The caudal horn is black, stout, and curves downward.

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