Anchemola Sphinx
Common NameAnchemola Sphinx
Scientific NamePachylia ficus
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)105
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, grey, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSouthern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Caribbean
Host PlantsFicus species, Artocarpus integrifolia, Erythrina, Annona, Carica
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; multiple broods in subtropics
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are large, green or brown, with a posterior horn, pupating in a shallow burrow in the soil.
Identification TipsIdentify by its large size, robust body, and the distinctive dark diagonal band across the mottled brown forewings. Often found near fig trees.
Description
A large, robust hawk-moth with mottled brown and grey forewings featuring a prominent dark brown diagonal band. Its stout body is camouflaged to blend with tree bark.
