1,949 observationsLeast Concern
Western Poplar Sphinx
Pachysphinx occidentalis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Lepidoptera βΊFamily: Sphingidae βΊGenus: Pachysphinx
About
Pachysphinx occidentalis (big poplar sphinx) is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It lives throughout Canada and the United States. The habitat consists of riparian areas and suburbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Western Poplar Sphinx is Pachysphinx occidentalis.
- Western Poplar Sphinx belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Western Poplar Sphinx belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Western Poplar Sphinx belongs to the class Insecta.
- Western Poplar Sphinx belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Western Poplar Sphinx belongs to the family Sphingidae.
- Western Poplar Sphinx belongs to the genus Pachysphinx.