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 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
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