One-Eyed Sphinx Moth

Description:

Smerinthus cerisyi is a species in the taxonomic classification of the Lepidoptera (Butterflies). The chest, abdomen and wings of the butterfly are covered with scales. The butterfly uses a roltong to feed on flower nectar. Both males and females living relatively long (10 to 30 days). During a flight, the temperature of the butterfly body up to 40 ° C. The butterfly is distinguished by its rapid, sustained flying ability. The female moths lay translucent green eggs. The eggs are mostly single-laid. Egg development varies greatly, from 3 to 21 days. The animal comes from the genus Smerinthus and belongs to the family Sphingidae (pintails). Smerinthus cerisyi was described by Kirby in 1837. Smerinthus cerisyi is a butterfly belonging to the group enthusiasts (Sphingidae). It is very similar to the European species Smerinthus ocellata, which it replaces in North America. A medium-sized (wingspan 60-85 mm) butterfly, the body is relatively short with broad wings. The head is quite small with reduced mouthparts, antennae narrow groove-shaped. The front wings are slightly lobed. The chest is black in the middle, gray on the sides, abdomen gray. The front wings are brown, with several narrow, light and dark transverse bands. Hind wings are mostly pink, close to the rear with a large, round, black eye with a blue ring around it. The larva is bluish green with a yellow oblique stripes on the sides and the horn on the abdomen is green and yellow. The adult moths have reduced mouthparts and do not take nourishment. Larvae feed on willows, preferably the Salix sp. and Poplar trees. Found in most of the Northern US and Canada, south to Arizona and California. It is only found in the mountains of the South.

Habitat:

Found in most of the Northern US and Canada, south to Arizona and California. It is only found in the mountains of the South.

Notes:

A few more views of this guy, from different angles. Very calm, stout, curious-looking moth. Very Soft! This can be distinguished from other moths of this type because Cerisyi does not have a complete "U" on the tip of the forewing. Same as: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/860...