Prairie sphinx moth

The prairie sphinx moth or Wiest's primrose sphinx (Euproserpinus wiesti) is a species of moth in the family Sphingidae.

[3] The habitat consists of sand washes and prairie blow-outs.

There is one generation per year with adults on wing from May to June.

Adults nectar at flowers during the day.

Larvae have been recorded feeding on Oenothera latifolia.