Paonias myops

(Smith, 1797)
Small-eyed Sphinx

Sort #: 1748 | P #: 890145 | MPG #: 7825 | PFG Page #: 262
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Larval feeding type: Feeds externally
Larval substrate: Deciduous trees, incl. Prunus serotina* (Black Cherry), Amelanchier (Serviceberry), Tilia (Basswood)
Phenology: Adult: 5/01 to 10/03 (735 records)

Status in MA (automated assessment): Widespread, very common
Status in N. America: Native
MA Endangered Species Act status: None
First Year Reported: 1833
Last Year Reported: 2025

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 1102