Convolvulus Hawkmoth
Common NameConvolvulus Hawkmoth
Scientific NameAgrius convolvuli
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilySphinginae
Wingspan (mm)100
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, pink, black, white
HabitatOpen areas, gardens, cultivated land, coastal areas, forest edges
Geographic RangeCosmopolitan, found in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and a migrant to North America
Host PlantsConvolvulus, Ipomoea, Nicotiana, Vitis
Flight PeriodMay to October (in temperate regions), year-round (in tropical regions)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are large, typically green or brown with diagonal stripes and a prominent horn at the rear. They feed on host plants before pupating in an underground chamber.
Identification TipsLook for its large size, the cryptic grey-brown forewings, and the striking pink and black banded abdomen, which is often visible when the moth is at rest or in flight. It has a very long proboscis, often seen uncoiled when feeding.
Description
A large, robust hawkmoth with long, narrow, mottled grey-brown forewings that provide excellent camouflage. Its abdomen features distinctive pink, black, and white banding, partially visible in the image.
