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Proserpinus clarkiae
Clark's Sphinx is a special moth that looks like a tiny hummingbird! It loves to sip nectar from flowers and can be found fluttering around in gardens during the summer.
Habitat: Gardens and meadows
The Clark's Sphinx has an olive-green body and forewings, often marked with dark lines. Its most striking feature is the bright reddish-pink on its hindwings, making it stand out from other moths with a greenish shimmer.
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Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Its caterpillars wear a harmless 'horn' on their tail, making them look unique!
The adult moths only sip liquid nectar; they never eat solid food!
Their fast-flapping wings can create a faint humming sound you can hear!
Unlike most moths, Clark's Sphinx loves to fly and feed during the daytime!
Clark's Sphinx can hover perfectly still because its rapid wing beats help them sip nectar while flying.
Clark's Sphinx caterpillars have a green body and stripe that helps them disappear against host leaves to hide.
Clark's Sphinx has a super long proboscis that helps them reach sweet nectar deep inside tubular flowers.
These moths drink flower nectar, while their caterpillars munch on plant leaves.
Age differences: Larvae eat leaves of host plants, but adults drink only flower nectar.
Clarkia purpurea
Moths visit these flowers for nectar, helping them make seeds.

Epilobium angustifolium
Caterpillars munch these leaves to grow big and strong.

Turdus migratorius
Young caterpillars can be a tasty snack for hungry birds.

Myotis lucifugus
Adult moths can be caught by this bat during evening flights.
Aerial creatures spend a significant portion of their lives airborne, utilizing flight for various activities such as hunting, migration, or nesting.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Pertaining to species that are significantly smaller than typical or average for their kind.
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
No aliases listed yet.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Moths are gentle creatures, but it's best to watch them from a distance.
The easiest way to identify Clark's Sphinx is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
35-45 mm
20-25 mm
7-10 days
48 km/h
These moths drink flower nectar, while their caterpillars munch on plant leaves.
Gardens and meadows
Foraging
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