1,007 observations
Drowsy-eyed Sphinx
Smerinthus astarte
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Sphingidae ›Genus: Smerinthus
About
Smerinthus cerisyi, the one-eyed sphinx or Cerisy's sphinx, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. The species was first described by William Kirby who named the species in honor of Alexandre Louis Lefèbvre de Cérisy in 1837.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Drowsy-eyed Sphinx is Smerinthus astarte.
- Drowsy-eyed Sphinx belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Drowsy-eyed Sphinx belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Drowsy-eyed Sphinx belongs to the class Insecta.
- Drowsy-eyed Sphinx belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Drowsy-eyed Sphinx belongs to the family Sphingidae.
- Drowsy-eyed Sphinx belongs to the genus Smerinthus.