WHAT IS A SPHINX MOTH?
Sphinx Moths belong to the family Sphingidae within the insect order Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths). Some of the moths in this family are also sometimes called hawk moths or hummingbird moths and a few species are called hornworm moths but it is acceptable to call any member of the family a sphinx moth. Most sphinx moths have heavy, football-shaped bodies and relatively narrow wings. Their antennae are thickened at the tips. There are many species of sphinx moths, and many of them look very similar. We only have a few examples here, so it is important to closely examine field guides for accurate identification.
