Double-headed Hawkmoth
Common NameDouble-headed Hawkmoth
Scientific NameAmbulyx pryeri
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilySmerinthinae
Wingspan (mm)95
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, pale brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, often in mountainous areas
Geographic RangeEast Asia (Japan, Korea, China)
Host PlantsAcer, Quercus, Prunus, Salix, Tilia, Ulmus
Flight PeriodMay to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown with a caudal horn, feeding on various trees and shrubs before pupating in an underground chamber.
Identification TipsLook for its large size, robust body, and the distinctive mottled reddish-brown forewings with lighter translucent patches and a darker discal spot.
Description
A large, robust hawkmoth with broad, reddish-brown forewings mottled with lighter and darker brown patches, and a stout, furry body.
