Inuus Sphinx
Common NameInuus Sphinx
Scientific NameCallionima inuus
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)65
Primary Colorsbrown, white, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico south to Brazil and Bolivia), occasionally strays to southern Texas
Host PlantsTabernaemontana
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; April to October in northern parts of its range
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae typically feed on plants in the Apocynaceae family, such as Tabernaemontana species. Like other hawk moths, they pupate in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the specific arrangement of white and pale blue markings on the forewing, particularly the prominent white patch near the tornus and a pale, wavy line extending from the costa, against a rich brown background.
Description
This is a medium-sized hawk moth with rich brown forewings adorned with intricate patterns of darker brown, white, and pale blue markings, including a distinct white patch near the tornus. Its robust body is also brown, blending with the wings.
