Ceratomia hageni is a native of midwest North America and can be found from Michigan to Georgia, Nebraska to Texas, and most places in between, with regards to its only known host plant.

Where multiple broods occur, pupae will eclose in two weeks, or when conditions are suitable in cool climates.

The forewing is grayish-green and has many, wavy lines, similar to other specimens of the Ceratomia genera.

As with most other Sphingidae, Ceratomia hageni will burrow into the ground after its fifth and final instar in order to pupate.

The larvae will go into a "wandering" stage where it leaves the Osage orange tree and climbs to the ground to find a place to bury itself so that it may pupate.