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Small-eyed Sphinx - Paonias myops It had some debris on its eye that I really wish I could have safely removed. I can imagine how annoying it must feel.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area<br /> <br /> 2023(25)<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/152751/small-eyed_sphinx_-_paonias_myops.html" title="Small-eyed Sphinx - Paonias myops"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/152751_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=JeLqwaWIXeTY0fX5kPL%2FyszlzlM%3D" width="200" height="156" alt="Small-eyed Sphinx - Paonias myops It had some debris on its eye that I really wish I could have safely removed. I can imagine how annoying it must feel.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area<br /> <br /> 2023(25)<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/152751/small-eyed_sphinx_-_paonias_myops.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/152753/small-eyed_sphinx_-_paonias_myops.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/152752/small-eyed_sphinx_-_paonias_myops.html Geotagged,Paonias myops,Small-Eyed Sphinx,Summer,United States" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/152753/small-eyed_sphinx_-_paonias_myops.html" title="Small-eyed Sphinx - Paonias myops"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/152753_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=EozK5RBSLTpu5U5fhqCr1onHaVQ%3D" width="200" height="172" alt="Small-eyed Sphinx - Paonias myops Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area<br /> <br /> 2023(25)<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/152751/small-eyed_sphinx_-_paonias_myops.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/152753/small-eyed_sphinx_-_paonias_myops.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/152752/small-eyed_sphinx_-_paonias_myops.html Geotagged,Paonias myops,Small-Eyed Sphinx,Summer,United States" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/152752/small-eyed_sphinx_-_paonias_myops.html" title="Small-eyed Sphinx - Paonias myops"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/152752_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=%2F4GIBHRhIyZmyxgjWc1CuG7yui0%3D" width="200" height="144" alt="Small-eyed Sphinx - Paonias myops This moth was stunning! But, it had the wiggles and wouldn&#039;t stay still for a photo.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area<br /> <br /> 2023(25)<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/152751/small-eyed_sphinx_-_paonias_myops.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/152753/small-eyed_sphinx_-_paonias_myops.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/152752/small-eyed_sphinx_-_paonias_myops.html Geotagged,Paonias,Paonias myops,Small-Eyed Sphinx,Summer,United States,sphingidae" /></a></figure> Geotagged,Paonias myops,Small-Eyed Sphinx,Summer,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Small-eyed Sphinx - Paonias myops

It had some debris on its eye that I really wish I could have safely removed. I can imagine how annoying it must feel.

Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area

2023(25)

Small-eyed Sphinx - Paonias myops It had some debris on its eye that I really wish I could have safely removed. I can imagine how annoying it must feel.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area<br /> <br /> 2023(25)<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/152751/small-eyed_sphinx_-_paonias_myops.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/152753/small-eyed_sphinx_-_paonias_myops.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/152752/small-eyed_sphinx_-_paonias_myops.html Geotagged,Paonias myops,Small-Eyed Sphinx,Summer,United States

Small-eyed Sphinx - Paonias myops Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area<br /> <br /> 2023(25)<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/152751/small-eyed_sphinx_-_paonias_myops.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/152753/small-eyed_sphinx_-_paonias_myops.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/152752/small-eyed_sphinx_-_paonias_myops.html Geotagged,Paonias myops,Small-Eyed Sphinx,Summer,United States

Small-eyed Sphinx - Paonias myops This moth was stunning! But, it had the wiggles and wouldn't stay still for a photo.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Attracted to a 395 nm LED light in a semi-rural area<br /> <br /> 2023(25)<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/152751/small-eyed_sphinx_-_paonias_myops.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/152753/small-eyed_sphinx_-_paonias_myops.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/152752/small-eyed_sphinx_-_paonias_myops.html Geotagged,Paonias,Paonias myops,Small-Eyed Sphinx,Summer,United States,sphingidae

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    Calbost Niel
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    Great head shot Christine. Amazing Posted 2 years ago
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      Christine Young
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      Thanks, Niel! As many large moths seem to be, it was very curious and "friendly" as it crawled all over me. Posted 2 years ago

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The Small-Eyed Sphinx

The Small-eyed Sphinx is a species of moth of the Sphingidae family. It is found from south-eastern Canada to Florida and westward almost to the Pacific Coast. It is also known from Mexico.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Aug 18, 2023. Captured Aug 18, 2023 00:06 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
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  • ISO500
  • 100mm
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