A Marin County park ranger was visiting her in-laws two weeks ago when she spotted a baby hummingbird hovering over a thistle in their backyard — or so she thought. When she stepped closer, she ...

Early fall brings an amazing insect to our flower gardens across the United States. It is the White-lined Sphinx Moth (Hyles lineata), also called the Hawk Moth or Hummingbird Moth. No matter what ...

Q: These caterpillars are everywhere!! Can’t walk outdoors without stepping on them. Also climbing garage doors etc. What kind of moth will they become? A: These are the white-lined sphinx moth ...

Specimen Count 1 Preparation Pinned Published Name Hyles lineata Fabricius, 1775 See more items in Species Inventory Taxonomy Animalia, Arthropoda, Insecta, Lepidoptera, Sphingidae NMNH - Entomology ...