Acosmeryx anceus
Common NameAcosmeryx anceus
Scientific NameAcosmeryx anceus
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Primary Colorsbrown, purple, pink
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsVitis, Ampelopsis, Parthenocissus, Dillenia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, spring to autumn in temperate zones
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically green or brown, often with eyespots, feeding on host plants before pupating in soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its robust hawk-moth build and the intricate, wavy pattern of brown and purplish-pink bands on the forewings. The small yellowish discal spot is a helpful feature.
Description
A medium-sized hawk-moth with a robust body and broad forewings featuring a complex, cryptic pattern of wavy brown and purplish-pink bands, often with a small yellowish discal spot.
