Insects · La Saladita, Guerrero

Xylophanes turbata

Xylophanes turbata is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is known from Mexico to Nicaragua and Costa Rica. An occasional stray may be found up to southern Arizona. Most often recorded in Jun.

TaxonomyInsecta › Lepidoptera › Sphingidae

Local records2 research-grade observations within about 50 km of La Saladita (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones)

Global records56 on iNaturalist

Recorded here2006 – 2024

Months recorded near La Saladita

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Recent local sightings

2024-06-26 — observation by daniel_brito
2006-06-13 — observation by richardwasson

Interactive card with more photos, sounds and similar species Insects guide iNaturalist Wikipedia

Cite as: “Xylophanes turbata (Xylophanes turbata) at La Saladita”, La Saladita Field Guide, lasaladita.com/species/xylophanes-turbata/, updated 2026-09-26. Observation counts and months come from iNaturalist research-grade records within about 50 km of 17.8375°N, 101.7606°W (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones); summary text from Wikipedia where present.