Aper Hawk-moth
Common NameAper Hawk-moth
Scientific NameEuryglottis aper
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilySphinginae
Wingspan (mm)100
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, white, cream
HabitatMontane forests, cloud forests, high-altitude areas
Geographic RangeAndes of South America (e.g., Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia)
Host PlantsSolanaceae (e.g., Cestrum, Nicotiana)
Flight PeriodYear-round in suitable tropical climates, specific periods vary by altitude and region.
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, large stout larva (caterpillar, often with a caudal horn), pupa (typically in soil), and adult moth.
Identification TipsLook for its large size, robust and hairy body, and the distinctive dark forewings with complex white geometric patterns and a clear white discal spot.
Description
A large, robust hawk moth with a very hairy, dark brown body. Its forewings are dark brown to black, featuring intricate white or cream geometric patterns and a prominent white discal spot.
