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Paonias myops
Paonias myopsn, is a species of moth, of the family Sphingidae. It is found from south-eastern Canada, to Florida and westward, almost to the Pacific Coast. The wingspan, is 52-69 mm. The green caterpillar, has a spiny horn, on one end. The caterpillar, feeds on a variety of trees and vines: Cherry, hawthorn, birches, willows, serviceberry, and grape. They emerge as moths, late-spring and summer. Range: Throughout, North America. Pupa: one and one half of an inch long, and five eights of an inch wide.
Preferred habitats: include, forests and fields.
This moth's pupa, was given to me, by my brother. My brother got this moth's pupa, from the state of Pennsylvania, during the month of July, 2018.
Spotted on Jul 19, 2018
Submitted on Jul 21, 2018
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