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Blinded Sphinx

Paonias excaecata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Sphingidae ›Genus: Paonias

About

Paonias excaecatus (blinded sphinx) is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is found in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, and across the rest of Canada all the way to British Columbia. In the United States it ranges south to Florida in the east, and westward to eastern California and as far south as central Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blinded Sphinx?
The scientific name of Blinded Sphinx is Paonias excaecata.
What kingdom does Blinded Sphinx belong to?
Blinded Sphinx belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Blinded Sphinx belong to?
Blinded Sphinx belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Blinded Sphinx belong to?
Blinded Sphinx belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Blinded Sphinx belong to?
Blinded Sphinx belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Blinded Sphinx belong to?
Blinded Sphinx belongs to the family Sphingidae.
What genus does Blinded Sphinx belong to?
Blinded Sphinx belongs to the genus Paonias.