The Hawk Moths of North America: A Natural History Study of the Sphingidae of the United States and

by James P. Tuttle

xviii + 253 p., 23 brilliant color plates of adults & larvae, 70 figs., 30 distribution maps. A superb synthesis of our knowledge of this fascinating family of moths, with much new information. The Introduction on historical literature and taxonomy is followed by chapters on Biogeography, Morphology, Life History & Ecology, Natural Enemies, Collecting, and Rearing, followed by detailed species accounts of the 127 species known to occur in America north of Mexico (10% of the world fauna). Includes a number of taxonomic changes, including the resurrection of the genus Lintneria for several species formerly placed in Sphinx. Publisher's cloth binding, gilt & blind stamped titles and gilt spine.

253 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2007