Gaschkewitsch's Hawkmoth
Common NameGaschkewitsch's Hawkmoth
Scientific NameMarumba gaschkewitschii
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilySmerinthinae
Wingspan (mm)85
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, pink
HabitatForests, woodlands, orchards, parks, gardens
Geographic RangeEast Asia (Russia Far East, Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, Vietnam)
Host PlantsPrunus, Malus, Pyrus, Crataegus, Tilia, Ulmus, Salix, Populus, Acer
Flight PeriodMay to September (multiple generations)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are typically green with white diagonal stripes and a caudal horn, pupating in an underground chamber.
Identification TipsLook for the mottled brown forewings with dark transverse bands and the distinct dark spot near the tornus. The robust body and typical hawkmoth shape are also characteristic, along with a potential pinkish flush on the hindwings or body.
Description
A medium to large hawkmoth with mottled brown and grey-brown forewings, featuring darker transverse bands and a prominent dark spot near the tornus. The hindwings, often concealed, can display a reddish-pink flush at the base.
