Hagen's Sphinx
Common NameHagen's Sphinx
Scientific NameCeratomia hageni
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilySphinginae
Wingspan (mm)70
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, gray, brown
HabitatDeciduous forests, woodlands, and suburban areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas and Kansas
Host Plantsash, lilac, privet, fringe tree
Flight PeriodMay to September (often two broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green with white stripes and a caudal horn, feeding on the leaves of host trees and shrubs. Pupation occurs in an underground chamber.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive cryptic green and gray-brown forewing pattern, often with a small white dot near the center of each forewing. Its robust body and typical sphinx moth shape are also key.
Description
A medium-sized sphinx moth with forewings mottled in shades of green, gray, and brown, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark. It has a stout body and a small white discal spot on each forewing.
