Twin-spotted Sphinx
Smerinthus jamaicensis (Drury, 1773)
Family: Sphingidae
Status: Common resident
Range: Found in the eastern 2/3 of the United States.
Larval Hostplant(s): Numerous woody plants in multiple families including plum (Prunus), ash (Fraxinus), elm (Ulmus) and willow (Salix).
NENHP Ranking: Not listed
Broods/Flight Times: Two (or more) in our area
Habitat: Equally at home in urban and rural settings.
Avg. Wingspan: 1 3/4 – 3 1/4 Inches
Found at: Box Elder WMA, Fontenelle Forest, Gilbert-Baker WMA, Hackberry Creek WMA, Homestead National Monument, Indian Cave SP, Niobrara Valley Preserve, Wildcat Hills SRA.
Overwintering: Likely as pupa.
Similar Species: Blind-eyed and Small-eyed Sphinx have only a single blue spot on the dorsal hindwing.
Notes: Adults do not feed.
🔗Links: Moth Photographers Group, BugGuide.net
