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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Displaying 25 - 48 of 97 verified sightings
Observation date: Apr 26, 2024
Submitted by: bobscafe
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Apr 28, 2024
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Observation date: Jul 24, 2023
Submitted by: b.Southerlandaz
Region: Pend Oreille County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Aug 20, 2023
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Observation date: Jul 28, 2023
Submitted by: SheenaArmstrong2023
Region: Clallam County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Aug 02, 2023
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Observation date: Jul 29, 2023
Submitted by: bobscafe
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Aug 02, 2023
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Observation date: Jul 29, 2023
Submitted by: bobscafe
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Aug 02, 2023
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Observation date: Jul 23, 2023
Submitted by: Sondra Gibson
Region: Ravalli County, Montana, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jul 24, 2023
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Observation date: Aug 23, 2017
Submitted by: cindyb
Region: San Diego County, California, United States
Verified by: mcduck
Verified date: Jul 24, 2023
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Observation date: Jul 20, 2023
Submitted by: Granteshbaugh
Region: Gallatin County, Montana, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jul 20, 2023
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Observation date: Jun 30, 2023
Submitted by: Colorfields
Region: Humboldt County, California, United States
Verified by: mcduck
Verified date: Jul 17, 2023
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Observation date: Jul 01, 2023
Submitted by: Colorfields
Region: Humboldt County, California, United States
Verified by: mcduck
Verified date: Jul 17, 2023
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Observation date: Jun 08, 2023
Submitted by: Scarlett Johnson
Region: Kittitas County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jul 12, 2023
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Observation date: Jul 07, 2023
Submitted by: dfagan746
Region: Deschutes County, Oregon, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jul 10, 2023
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Observation date: Jun 15, 2023
Submitted by: Todd Stefanic
Region: Cassia County, Idaho, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: Jun 21, 2023
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Observation date: May 21, 2023
Submitted by: Danielbritt
Region: Snohomish County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: May 22, 2023
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Observation date: May 18, 2023
Submitted by: El bugs
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: May 19, 2023
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Observation date: May 17, 2023
Submitted by: Kalston24
Region: Washington County, Oregon, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: May 18, 2023
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Observation date: May 17, 2023
Submitted by: Kalston24
Region: Washington County, Oregon, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: May 18, 2023
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Observation date: May 11, 2023
Submitted by: JessG
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: May 13, 2023
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Observation date: May 12, 2023
Submitted by: aaront
Region: Clark County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: May 12, 2023
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Observation date: May 05, 2023
Submitted by: Oregon coach
Region: Lane County, Oregon, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: May 10, 2023
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Observation date: May 04, 2023
Submitted by: RobAtkins
Region: Multnomah County, Oregon, United States
Verified by: J_Martineau
Verified date: May 05, 2023
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Observation date: Apr 16, 2023
Submitted by: Julie K.
Region: Humboldt County, California, United States
Verified by: mcduck
Verified date: May 03, 2023
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Observation date: Jul 12, 2016
Submitted by: SophiaAnya
Region: British Columbia, Canada
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jan 27, 2023
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Observation date: Jul 20, 2019
Submitted by: Spike
Region: Clark County, Washington, United States
Verified by: davidwdroppers
Verified date: Jan 16, 2023
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