description Half-blind sphinx moth Overview
The half-blind sphinx moth is a North American moth of the family Sphingidae, whose scientific name is Paonias excaecata. Adults have reduced or partly obscured eyespots on the hindwings, a feature reflected in the common name. The caterpillars feed on the leaves of several woody plants, including birch, cherry, and willow. It is part of the group commonly called hawk moths or sphinx moths.
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What is the scientific name of the half-blind sphinx moth?
The scientific name is Paonias excaecata. It is a North American moth in the family Sphingidae.
Why is Paonias excaecata called the half-blind sphinx moth?
Adults have reduced or partly obscured eyespots on their hindwings. The common name refers to those wing markings, not to an actual loss of eyesight.
Where is the half-blind sphinx moth found?
The half-blind sphinx moth is a North American species. Its scientific name, Paonias excaecata, identifies it as a member of the sphinx moth group.
What do half-blind sphinx moth caterpillars eat?
The caterpillars feed on the leaves of several woody plants. They are the larval stage of Paonias excaecata, the North American half-blind sphinx moth.
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