Sphingini

Genera of Sphingini in Indiana

Image of Agrius — *Agrius*
(1 Indiana species)

Image of Ceratomia — *Ceratomia*
(4 Indiana species)

Image of Dolba — *Dolba*
(1 Indiana species)

Image of Isoparce — *Isoparce*
(1 Indiana species)

Image of Partrea — *Lapara*
(2 Indiana species)

Image of Sphinx — *Lintneria*
(1 Indiana species)

Image of Manduca — *Manduca*
(4 Indiana species)

Tribe Sphingini

Latreille, 1802

Etymology

Sphingini: Named for the resemblance of the caterpillars to an Egyptian Sphinx.

The suffix ini is standard taxonomic nomenclature to indicate that the word pertains to a zoological tribe.

Pronunciation

Sfinj-in-eye

Overview

This large, cosmopolitan tribe includes over 40 genera and 300 species. In the Midwest, nine genera and about 21 species have been documented. The GAINLP currently has six genera and 11 species reported. The generas, Isoparce, Lapara, and Lintneria are currently not listed on this page, but will be added once reported through the GAINLP.

Photo Credits

Agrius courtesy of Chris Joll, Ceratomia courtesy of Linda Wallace, Dolba courtesy of Alesa Cox, Manduca courtesy of Tim Haynes, Paratrea courtesy of Suzanne Hendrix, and Sphinx courtesy of Sarah Nimetz. Hermit Sphinx (Lintneria eremitus) by Andy Reago and Chrissy McClarren of (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:-_7796_%E2%80%93_Lintneria_eremitus_%E2%80%93_Hermit_Sphinx_Moth_(35864012276).jpg) from Wikimedia commons. Photo was cropped to a 7:6 aspect ratio.