Genus Sphinx

Linnaeus, 1758

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

Sfinks

Overview

Sphinx is a cosmopolitan genus of moth found and consists of about 40 species worldwide. There around 14 that can be found in the United States and seven of those have been documented within the Midwest region.

Photo Credits

Canadian Sphinx (Sphinx canadensis) courtesy of Amanda Smith. Great Ash Sphinx (Sphinx chersis) courtesy of Jacie Brengman. Laurel Sphinx (Sphinx kalmiae) courtesy of Sarah Nimetz.