Lassaux's Sphinx
Common NameLassaux's Sphinx
Scientific NameManduca lassauxii
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilySphinginae
Wingspan (mm)90
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Host PlantsSolanaceae family plants
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are large hornworms, typically feeding on Solanaceae, and pupate in the soil before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include the cryptic grey-brown forewings with subtle markings and the prominent, contrasting reddish-orange stripe on the hindwings, often visible when the moth is at rest.
Description
A robust sphinx moth with mottled grey and brown forewings providing excellent camouflage, contrasted by striking reddish-orange bands on its hindwings.
