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Small-eyed Sphinx Moth

Paonias myops

About

A pinkish-brown sphinx moth whose hindwings bear a small blue eyespot ringed in black and yellow. It relies on camouflage at rest but flashes the eyespot when threatened.

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Did You Know?

The species name 'myops' means 'short-sighted,' a reference to its notably small hindwing eyespot.