1,306 observations
Falcon Sphinx
Xylophanes falco
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Lepidoptera βΊFamily: Sphingidae βΊGenus: Xylophanes
About
Xylophanes falco is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is found from Honduras and Guatemala north through Mexico to southern Arizona and western Texas. It is generally found in oak woodland and along streamsides.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Falcon Sphinx is Xylophanes falco.
- Falcon Sphinx belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Falcon Sphinx belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Falcon Sphinx belongs to the class Insecta.
- Falcon Sphinx belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Falcon Sphinx belongs to the family Sphingidae.
- Falcon Sphinx belongs to the genus Xylophanes.