dull swirled hawkmoth
Common Namedull swirled hawkmoth
Scientific NameAmbulyx substrigilis
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilySmerinthinae
Wingspan (mm)85
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, China)
Host PlantsMangifera indica, Litchi chinensis, Bombax ceiba
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants. Larvae are typically green or brown with a caudal horn, feeding on leaves. Pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall dull brown, cryptic pattern with wavy lines, two small dark spots on the forewings, and the scalloped outer margin of the hindwings.
Description
A medium-to-large hawkmoth characterized by its cryptic dull brown coloration, intricate wavy lines, and two small dark spots on each forewing, with a distinctive scalloped hindwing margin.
