Insects and Spiders - native

Blind Eyed Sphinx (Paonias excaecatus) on Jul 1, 2025

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Description of specimen

Found large moth in our yard

Commentary

Thank you for your report! How spectacular. This is Paonias excaecata, the Blind-eyed sphinx moth. They are native moths. Not a pest.

Tom Valente
July 3, 2025, 7:17 a.m.

Location

Found on snap pea vine in our yard

Expert Reviewer

Tom Valente
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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