Small-eyed Sphinx Moth
Paonias myops
40.8684, -75.608
Field Notes
Description:
Family: Sphingidae, Subfamily: Smerinthinae. (Eyed Sphinx Moths) Length: 32-35 mm. Wingspan: 45-75 mm. Slate-colored FW has bold blackish lines and orange spots. HW has yellow patch surrounding black-edged blue eyespot. Thorax has a flaming orange dorsal stripe. Hosts: Deciduous trees including black cherry, serviceberry, and basswood. Adults do not feed.
Habitat:
Woodlands, fields, yards wherever hosts trees are found. Came to black light.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 26, 2013
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