Chinese Cypoides
Common NameChinese Cypoides
Scientific NameCypoides chinensis
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilySmerinthinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, reddish-brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, shrublands
Geographic RangeEast Asia (China, Korea, Russian Far East)
Host PlantsPrunus, Malus, Pyrus, Populus, Salix, Betula
Flight PeriodMay to September (multiple broods)
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically green or brown with a caudal horn, feeding on various trees and shrubs before pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled brown forewings with prominent darker transverse bands and a distinctly scalloped outer margin. Its robust body and typical Sphingidae resting posture are also helpful.
Description
A medium-sized, robust hawk-moth with mottled brown forewings featuring darker transverse bands and a distinctly scalloped outer margin. Its stout, hairy body matches the wing coloration.
