Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Smerinthus ophthalmica (Boisduval, 1855)
Family: Sphingidae
Subfamily:
Identification: Very similar to Smerinthus cerisyi, except males of S. ophthalmica have narrower antennal pectinations, smoother FW outer margin, more sharply angled AM, smoother PM, less contrasting paler veins, and a less conspicuous ST. Females cannot be reliably distinguished without DNA sequencing.
Wing Span: 6.8 - 9.4 cm
Life History:
Flight:
Caterpillar Hosts: Salicaceae including willows (Salix spp.), cottonwoods (Populus spp.), and quaking aspen (P. tremuloides).
Adult Food:
Habitat:
Range: Southern British Columbia and southern Alberta south to near the border with Mexico. It is replaced by S. cerisyi to the east and north, and S. saleceti in the southern-most Rocky Mountains and southern Arizona.
Conservation:
NCGR:
Management Needs:
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Observation date: Jun 03, 2025
Submitted by: Ninamacferren@y...
Region: Sacramento County, California, United States
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Oct 20, 2025
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Observation date: Jul 27, 1983
Submitted by: papilio1
Region: Glenn County, California, United States
Verified by: jwileyrains
Verified date: Oct 20, 2025
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Observation date: Jun 18, 2025
Submitted by: Debbiejo
Region: Chelan County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jul 09, 2025
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Observation date: Jul 07, 2025
Submitted by: jrmbutterfly
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jul 08, 2025
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Observation date: Jul 07, 2025
Submitted by: DaveTucker
Region: Whatcom County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jul 08, 2025
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Observation date: Jun 29, 2025
Submitted by: jrmbutterfly
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jul 06, 2025
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Observation date: Jun 15, 2025
Submitted by: bobscafe
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jun 22, 2025
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Observation date: Jun 16, 2025
Submitted by: bobscafe
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jun 22, 2025
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Observation date: Jun 12, 2025
Submitted by: bobscafe
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jun 15, 2025
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Observation date: Jun 12, 2025
Submitted by: bobscafe
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jun 15, 2025
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Observation date: Jun 11, 2025
Submitted by: Livbythemoon30
Region: Stevens County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jun 12, 2025
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Observation date: May 16, 2025
Submitted by: bobscafe
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jun 08, 2025
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Observation date: May 09, 2025
Submitted by: bobscafe
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: May 21, 2025
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Observation date: Apr 27, 2025
Submitted by: Smay23
Region: Skagit County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Apr 27, 2025
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Observation date: Jul 06, 2024
Submitted by: jairawi
Region: Missoula County, Montana, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Aug 16, 2024
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Observation date: Jul 29, 2024
Submitted by: A. Buckley
Region: Park County, Montana, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Aug 16, 2024
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Observation date: Aug 06, 2024
Submitted by: Miniru
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Aug 07, 2024
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Observation date: Jul 10, 2023
Submitted by: pgericks
Region: Snohomish County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jul 16, 2024
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Observation date: Jul 11, 2024
Submitted by: Paul Prappas
Region: Sierra County, California, United States
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: Jul 16, 2024
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Observation date: Jun 20, 2024
Submitted by: jrmbutterfly
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jul 08, 2024
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Observation date: Jun 23, 2024
Submitted by: bobscafe
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jun 28, 2024
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Observation date: Jun 24, 2024
Submitted by: bobscafe
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jun 28, 2024
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Observation date: Jun 19, 2024
Submitted by: bobscafe
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jun 20, 2024
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Observation date: Jun 17, 2024
Submitted by: bobscafe
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jun 18, 2024
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