Even-banded hawkmoth
Common NameEven-banded hawkmoth
Scientific NameEupanacra variolosa
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)65
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsPothos, Scindapsus, Alocasia, Colocasia
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in tropical climates
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically green or brown, often with eyespots, and pupate in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall cryptic brown coloration, the specific pattern of wavy, darker transverse bands on the forewings, and the relatively uniform dark hindwings, along with its robust body shape.
Description
A medium-sized hawkmoth with a robust, tapering body and cryptic brown coloration, featuring intricate patterns of darker, wavy transverse bands and mottling on the forewings.
