Acosmeryx pseudonaga
Common NameAcosmeryx pseudonaga
Scientific NameAcosmeryx pseudonaga
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)77
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, bluish-grey, yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including India, Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, China)
Host PlantsVitis, Ampelopsis, Alocasia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with peaks during warmer months
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae typically feed on Vitaceae and Araceae plants, pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark, cryptically patterned forewings with a noticeable bluish-grey central wash and two distinct small yellow discal spots. The robust body and typical hawk moth resting posture are also key features.
Description
A medium-sized hawk moth with a robust, dark body and cryptically patterned forewings featuring a complex mosaic of dark brown, black, and bluish-grey bands, accented by two prominent small yellow spots on each wing.
