Bornean Enpinanga Hawkmoth
Common NameBornean Enpinanga Hawkmoth
Scientific NameEnpinanga borneensis
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeBorneo, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Java, Palawan (Philippines)
Host PlantsDillenia
Flight PeriodYear-round (multiple broods in tropical regions)
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs hatch into caterpillars (larvae) that feed on specific host plants, then pupate in the soil or leaf litter before emerging as adult moths.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its cryptic forewing pattern, which includes a prominent dark costal stripe and two distinct dark spots on each forewing. The overall shape is typical of a hawkmoth with a robust body and relatively narrow wings.
Description
A medium-sized hawkmoth with mottled brown and grey forewings featuring prominent dark brown to black spots and a distinct dark stripe along the costa. Its robust body is tapered towards the abdomen.
