Shaye
Thanks for the conformation. That way others will know for sure what they might be seeing.
ID'ing from photos is not very precise so with your help we now know for sure.
Thanks!
Thanks! by: Shaye
Yes you are correct,I just googled the one eyed sphinx moth and that is what he looked like.Yes I did get to see his wings,and they were exactly like your suggestion.Thankyou!
One-eyed Sphinx moth by: Moni
Shaye
Looks like the one-eyed sphinx moth. Did you see the underwings? They help with ID.
These are found in most areas of North America in river margins and low areas where poplar, willows, plum and pear grow. Those are what the larvae feed on. The adults do not feed and are usually seen flying at night. Yours was probably drawn to lights at night then remained there when it got light. The moths will just stay put during the day then fly off the next night.
There is one generation per year...overwintering as a pupa.
