The Pandorus Sphinx Moth is a finger-sized insect, with a body length of around 3 to 4 inches. Its body is divided into three main sections: the head, thorax, and abdomen. The thorax holds the moth’s wings and legs, whereas the abdomen contains spiracles, which are essential for respi...
The Achemon Sphinx Moth (Eumorpha achemon) is a fascinating and fairly uncommon creature found in various habitats worldwide.
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Scientists have discovereda moth in Madagascar that has a tongue (proboscis) that is 12 inches long! The Wallace’s sphinx moth was proven through DNA testing to be a separate species. Can you imagine trying to fly around with a tongue that size? The Wallace’s sphinx moth has to roll i...
27. White-Lined Sphinx Moth Caterpillar The White-Lined Sphinx Moth Caterpillar is mostly yellow-green. However, they do have thin black stripes running across their body. Despite their name, they don’t have any white lines. They aren’t very hairy and appear more slug-like than other cate...
More details: Moth Pupa PendantNew Sphinx Pupa Pendant released By popular request, we’re pleased to announce the addition of our Sphinx Pupa into a Pendant! Similar to our recently-released Sphinx Pupa Earrings our Pendant version is also cast in sterling silver, but comes pre-strung onto an...
A butterfly typically is a beautiful insect that uses sensors on its feet and a long tongue called a proboscis to gather and eat nectar it collects...
Close-up movements of the mandibles during two chirp trains. During the first chirp train, each of the three chirps is associated with the right mandible sliding against the inner surface of the left mandible. During the second chirp train, the animal switches sides so that the left mandible...
wings and appendages. Undeterred, I dove into the swarm from time-to-time to scoop up select specimens off the rough stucco wall. Some of the more notable insects that I saw that night included many white-line sphinx moths, several California prionus, and a raft of 10-lined June beetles...
Drowsing, they take the noble attitude of a great sphinx, who, in a desert land, sleeps always, dreaming dreams that have no end. (Charles Baudelaire) It is easy to understand why the rabble dislike cats. A cat is beautiful; it suggests ideas of luxury, cleanliness, voluptuous pleasures...