pandorus sphinx moth

Moths

August 8, 2025

Moths are amazing insects. These creatures have existed for around 190 million years – longer than butterflies. And they are an incredibly diverse group with around 170,000 different species worldwide. North America alone is home to more than 12,000 moth species. Scientists believe there are more moth species out there yet to be discovered. There…

August 30, 2024

Some of the most beautiful, interesting and hard-working pollinators are rarely seen. Why? Because they work at night. One of the members of this night crew is the pandorus sphinx moth. Found throughout Ohio, this is a large moth with a wingspan of 3 to 4.5 inches. They have streamlined bodies and wings, their outline…