The Sphingidae of Vermont

Below the tables of scientific names, there is a listing of common names.

The USGS lists seventeen Sphingidae species from Vermont. I have added ten species, Dolba hyloeus, Sphinx chersis, Sphinx luscitiosa, Sphinx poecila, Paonias excaecata, Paonias myops, Darapsa choerilus, Darapsa versicolor, Hyles lineata and Sphecodina abbottii which I expect are also present. Based on James P. Tuttle's The Hawk Moths of North America, 2007, I have also added Sphinx canadensis, Sphinx gordius, Hemaris gracilis, Deidamia inscriptum and Proserpinus flavofasciata. Please help confirm distributions by reporting sightings to Bill Oehlke

Individual county checklists (adult moths): Counties will be completed as sightings arrive. Currently only those in red are active.

Enjoy some of nature's wonderments, giant silk moth cocoons. These cocoons are for sale winter and fall. Beautiful Saturniidae moths will emerge the following spring and summer. Read Actias luna rearing article. Additional online help available.

Eggs of many North American species are offered during the spring and summer. Occasionally summer Actias luna and summer Antheraea polyphemus cocoons are available. Shipping to US destinations is done from with in the US.

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