One-eyed Sphinx – Smerinthus cerisyi

One-eyed Sphinx– Smerinthus cerisyi Common Name: One-eyed Sphinx Latin Name: Smerinthus cerisyi Appearance: The one-eyed sphinx is a giant moth with a wingspan of up to 12 cm. Its forewings are brown with green and pink markings, and its hindwings are pink with a black band. “one-eyed” refers to the prominent eye-like spot on its hindwing.

• Egg:The eggs of the one-eyed sphinx are small and green, laid in clusters on the undersides of leaves.
• Pupae:The pupae are brown and found underground.
• Larva:The larva of the one-eyed sphinx is green with a prominent horn at the end of its body. It has white diagonal stripes on its sides and a black line down the middle of its back.
• Adults:The adults are giant, fast-flying moths with brown and pink markings on their wings. They have a wingspan of up to 12 cm.

Host plants: The one-eyed sphinx feeds on various deciduous trees, including cherry, birch, willow, and poplar. Territory: The one-eyed sphinx is found in eastern North America, from southern Canada to Florida. Damages caused by One-eyed Sphinx: The one-eyed sphinx can defoliate trees when the larvae feed on the leaves. However, they are not considered to be a significant pests. Life history and Habits: The one-eyed sphinx has one generation per year. The adult moths emerge in the summer and mate, with the females laying their eggs on the undersides of leaves. The larvae emerge and feed on the leaves, eventually pupating in the soil. The adult moths do not feed and live only for a short time. The one-eyed sphinx is nocturnal and is attracted to lights at night.