Albiplaga Sphinx Moth
Common NameAlbiplaga Sphinx Moth
Scientific NameManduca albiplaga
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilySphinginae
Wingspan (mm)100
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsdark green, white, yellow, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, disturbed areas, gardens
Geographic RangeCentral and South America (e.g., Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil, Peru)
Host PlantsSolanum spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, more common during warmer months
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically large, often green or brown with a horn, feeding on Solanaceae. Pupation occurs in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive mottled green and white forewing pattern, the large size, and the striking yellow and black banded abdomen.
Description
A large hawk moth characterized by its mottled dark green and white forewings, a robust dark body, and prominent yellow and black bands on the abdomen.
