Adhemarius daphne
Common NameAdhemarius daphne
Scientific NameAdhemarius daphne
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilySmerinthinae
Wingspan (mm)90
Primary Colorsbrown, beige, black, purplish-grey
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, rainforests
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico to Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina)
Host PlantsAspidosperma
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are large, often green or brown with a caudal horn, and pupate in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive black cross-shaped marking on the thorax and the base of the forewings, combined with the cryptic brown and beige patterning.
Description
A medium-to-large hawkmoth characterized by mottled brown and beige forewings, a prominent black cross-like marking on the thorax and basal forewing, and dark patches on the outer wings. The hindwings are typically a dull purplish-grey.
