Doll's sphinx
Sphinx dollii Neumoegen, 1881
Family: Sphingidae
Subfamily: Sphinginae
Identification: Occurs in three forms Arizona the forewing is very pale gray and lacking most markings except black dashes along the middle, 2) in the mountains of southern Arizona and southern New Mexico the forewing is bluish gray with well-defined heavy black streaks along the middle, and 3) in the remainder of the range, the forewing is gray with white streaks and a relatively well-defined row of dashes along the middle.
Wing Span: 1 3/4 - 2 1/2 inches (4.5 - 6.3 cm).
Life History: Caterpillars pupate and overwinter in underground chambers.
Flight: . One brood from June-August.
Caterpillar Hosts: Alligator juniper (Juniperus deppeana) and other juniper species.
Adult Food: Flower nectar.
Habitat: Arid brushlands and desert foothills.
Range: Common in its Range through Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico to Oklahoma and Texas.
Conservation: Not usually required.
NCGR: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
Management Needs: None reported.
Comments: NULL
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Observation date: Jun 15, 2023
Submitted by: J_Martineau
Region: Taos County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Oct 12, 2023
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Observation date: Jul 18, 2022
Submitted by: J_Martineau
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Dec 12, 2022
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Observation date: Jul 16, 2022
Submitted by: J_Martineau
Region: Socorro County, New Mexico, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Dec 07, 2022
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Observation date: Jul 05, 2018
Submitted by: J_Martineau
Region: Garfield County, Utah, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jan 09, 2019
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Observation date: Jul 02, 2018
Submitted by: J_Martineau
Region: Coconino County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jan 07, 2019
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Observation date: Jul 30, 2014
Submitted by: GCSnelling
Region: Cochise County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: kellyrichers
Verified date: Aug 18, 2016
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Observation date: Jul 31, 2014
Submitted by: GCSnelling
Region: Cochise County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: kellyrichers
Verified date: Jul 29, 2016
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Observation date: Jul 25, 2013
Submitted by: GCSnelling
Region: Cochise County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: kellyrichers
Verified date: Jul 28, 2016
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Observation date: Jul 12, 2012
Submitted by: klebo
Region: Coconino County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: kellyrichers
Verified date: Feb 17, 2015
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Observation date: Apr 22, 2014
Submitted by: finatic
Region: Pima County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: kellyrichers
Verified date: Sep 05, 2014
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Observation date: Aug 22, 2014
Submitted by: finatic
Region: Pima County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: kellyrichers
Verified date: Sep 05, 2014
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Observation date: Jun 19, 2010
Submitted by: lmreid71
Region: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Sep 04, 2014
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Observation date: Jun 05, 2014
Submitted by: michaeloberg
Region: Garfield County, Colorado, United States
Verified by: charleseharp
Verified date: Jun 21, 2014
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Observation date: May 04, 2011
Submitted by: mrahilly
Region: Washington County, Utah, United States
Verified by: Ranger Steve Mueller
Verified date: May 20, 2011
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Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: BAMONA
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Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: Sep 06, 2010
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Observation date: Aug 10, 1991
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Clifford D. Ferris)
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (The Lepidopterists' Society Season Summary)
Verified date: Jan 28, 2009
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Observation date: Aug 11, 1975
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Clifford D. Ferris)
Region: Cochise County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (The Lepidopterists' Society Season Summary)
Verified date: Jan 28, 2009
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Observation date: Aug 04, 1991
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Clifford D. Ferris)
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (The Lepidopterists' Society Season Summary)
Verified date: Jan 28, 2009
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Observation date: Jul 07, 1976
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Clifford D. Ferris)
Region: Cochise County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (The Lepidopterists' Society Season Summary)
Verified date: Jan 28, 2009
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Observation date: Jun 15, 1975
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Michael D. VanBuskirk)
Region: Coconino County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (The Lepidopterists' Society Season Summary)
Verified date: Jan 28, 2009
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Observation date: Jul 28, 1972
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Michael J. Smith)
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (The Lepidopterists' Society Season Summary)
Verified date: Jan 28, 2009
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Observation date: Jul 30, 1983
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (James P. Tuttle)
Region: Cochise County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (The Lepidopterists' Society Season Summary)
Verified date: Jan 28, 2009
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Observation date: Jul 27, 1979
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (George J. Balogh)
Region: Pima County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (The Lepidopterists' Society Season Summary)
Verified date: Jan 28, 2009
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Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
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