Cinnamon Gliding Hawkmoth
Common NameCinnamon Gliding Hawkmoth
Scientific NameEupanacra busiris
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Primary Colorsbrown, cinnamon, pale yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsAraceae (e.g., Alocasia, Colocasia)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically stout-bodied, often green or brown, and pupate in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its rich cinnamon-brown coloration, the specific arrangement of small, pale yellowish spots on the forewings, and its characteristic hawkmoth body shape and gliding flight.
Description
A medium-sized hawkmoth with rich dark brown to cinnamon-brown forewings, featuring subtle lighter patches and distinctive small, pale yellowish spots, and uniform cinnamon-brown hindwings.
