Vashti Sphinx Moth (Sphinx vashti)

Vashti Sphinx Moth (Sphinx vashti)
The Vashti Sphinx is a seldom-seen night-flying moth. It is extremely variable, with colour ranging from very pale to very dark gray. Its range is from British Columbia to Manitoba and south to the mid western and western states. It can be quite rare in parts of it’s range. It is found in mountain woodlands and prairie stream courses. Fully grown caterpillars pupate in underground chambers, and the moths are seen on the wing, May to July.
Larval and adult food : The larvae feed on snowberry and coralberry, while the adults feed on honeysuckle and columbine.