Paonias myops

(J.E. Smith, 1797)
Small-eyed Sphinx

Sort #: 1677 | P3 #: 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: 5/05 to 8/31 (437 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: 2023

Distribution by County: Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, Worcester, Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket
Number of Records: 885