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Dolba: Likely is derived from the Latin word dolba meaning “grub” or “caterpillar.”
Hyloeus: Likely derived from the Greek word hylē meaning “forest” or “woodland.” In Greek mythology, Hyloeus was centaur.
DOLL-ba hy-lo-EE-us
This map shows the confirmed sightings of the Pawpaw Sphinx in Indiana. All sightings were confirmed through photographic documentation by individuals who contributed to the Great American IN Nature Lepidoptera Project (GAIN LP).
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GAIN LP documented in county. |
| Date | County | Observer | Notes | Image1 | Image2 |
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| 2023-07-24 | Owen | Pettigrew, Laura |
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| 2023-07-12 | Brown | Jaskula, Jeanette |
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| 2023-07-06 | Owen | Pettigrew, Laura |
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| 2022-07-23 | Porter | Joll, Chris |
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| 2022-07-23 | Porter | Mysore, Keshava |
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| 2021-08-16 | Monroe | Huber, Layton | Adult |
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| 2021-07-18 | Monroe | Setze, Tracey | Adult |
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| 2021-07-07 | Switzerland | Lowry, Kelsie | Adult |
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| 2021-06-21 | Switzerland | Lowry, Kelsie | Adult |
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| 2021-06-17 | Switzerland | Lowry, Kelsie | Adult |
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| Observation Details | Images |
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| Date: 2023-07-24 County: Owen Observer: Pettigrew, Laura Notes: |
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| Date: 2023-07-12 County: Brown Observer: Jaskula, Jeanette Notes: |
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| Date: 2023-07-06 County: Owen Observer: Pettigrew, Laura Notes: |
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| Date: 2022-07-23 County: Porter Observer: Joll, Chris Notes: |
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| Date: 2022-07-23 County: Porter Observer: Mysore, Keshava Notes: |
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| Date: 2021-08-16 County: Monroe Observer: Huber, Layton Notes: Adult |
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| Date: 2021-07-18 County: Monroe Observer: Setze, Tracey Notes: Adult |
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| Date: 2021-07-07 County: Switzerland Observer: Lowry, Kelsie Notes: Adult |
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| Date: 2021-06-21 County: Switzerland Observer: Lowry, Kelsie Notes: Adult |
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| Date: 2021-06-17 County: Switzerland Observer: Lowry, Kelsie Notes: Adult |
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The Pawpaw Sphinx caterpillars host of a few varieties of small trees and vines including the Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) which, gives it its namesake. Adults nectar from flowers.
| Known Larval Food Sources in Indiana | ||
| Family | Taxonomic Name | Common Name |
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| Order: Aquifoliales | ||
| Aquifoliaceae | Ilex spp. | hollies |
| Order: Ericales | ||
| Ericaceae | Vaccinium spp. | blueberries |
| Order: Fagales | ||
| Myricaceae | Comptonia peregrina | sweet fern |
| Order: Magnoliales | ||
| Annonaceae | Asimina triloba | pawpaw |
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