Dissimilis Hawkmoth
Common NameDissimilis Hawkmoth
Scientific NamePhyllosphingia dissimilis
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilySmerinthinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, suburban areas with host plants
Geographic RangeEast Asia (China, Korea, Japan, Russian Far East)
Host PlantsQuercus, Acer, Betula, Ulmus, Tilia, Prunus, Salix
Flight PeriodMay to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are green with diagonal stripes and a caudal horn, pupating in an underground chamber.
Identification TipsIdentified by its cryptic, bark-like forewing pattern with wavy lines and the overall robust body typical of hawkmoths. The specific mottling and lack of prominent eyespots on the forewings help differentiate it from similar species.
Description
A large, robust hawkmoth with mottled brown and grey forewings that provide excellent camouflage, resembling tree bark. The hindwings are typically reddish-brown, though not visible in this dorsal view.
