Small-eyed Sphinx
Paonias myops (Smith, 1797)
Family: Sphingidae
Status: Occasional local resident
Larval Hostplant(s): Cherry (Prunus), Serviceberry (Amelanchier) and Linden (Tilia).
Range: Found throughout the United States but more frequently in the eastern half of the continent.
NENHP Ranking: Not listed
Broods/Flight Times: Nebraska records (from May to August, peaking in June and July) indicate one extended brood. A second occurs in southern portions of its range.
Habitat: Near hostplants, often in wooded areas.
Avg. Wingspan: 1 3/4 – 3 Inches
Found at: Box Elder WMA, Gilbert-Baker WMA, Hackberry Creek WMA, Homestead NM, Indian Cave SP, Niobrara Valley Preserve, Rowe Sanctuary, Wildcat Hills SRA, Willow Creek SRA.
Overwintering: As pupae in leaf litter or in the soil.
Similar Species: The Twin Spotted Sphinx has two blue spots on the HW and the base of the HW is pink on the Blinded Sphinx.
Notes: Adults do not feed.
🔗Links: Moth Photographers Group, BugGuide.net.
