Sphingidae of the United States of America (Sphingidae USA) is an educational website created to outline and picture the life histories, ecology, and ranges of every species of Sphingidae …

The gallery below contains images that are the general anatomy of Sphingidae adults and larvae. There is also a Sphingidae wing anatomy page for some of the technical wing terms used …

You will also find a complete list of all the species currently represented on this site, this list can be reached from any page by scrolling to the bottom and clicking the "Sphingidae Index" button.

This is another Sphingidae species that likes to nectar on plants and can often be seen doing so, they do not seem to respond to bait. Both sexes of this moth look the same, females on …

Common names: Pandora Sphinx Moth; Ecology: This moth flies from April through November across most of the US. It can be found in a wide variety of habitat types, and basically …

Common Name(s): White Lined Sphinx Ecology and Life History: This moth is active during the summer months (May-September) in the Northeast, but can be found year round in the Deep …

Ecology/Life History Overview: This species has one of the largest distributions of Sphingidae in the USA. Found essentially throughout the US, missing only from small portions in the …

Common Name(s): Virginia Creeper Sphinx, Hog Sphinx Ecology and Life History: This moth flies throughout the warmer months in the Northeastern United States, and can be found nearly …

Common Name: Nessus Sphinx Ecology and Life History: Adults are on the wing from April to June in the Northeast, and throughout the growing season in the South. Since this moth is …

Common Name(s): Mournful Sphinx Ecology: Adult description: This is a small sphingid, with forewings 25-29mm in length (1). This species is sexually dimorphic. Both sexes are chocolate …