Madoryx oiclus
Common NameMadoryx oiclus
Scientific NameMadoryx oiclus
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, humid areas
Geographic RangeCentral America (Mexico southwards), South America (Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina), Caribbean
Host PlantsCordia alliodora, Cordia dentata
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple generations
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on *Cordia* species, and pupation typically occurs in the soil or leaf litter. Adults are nocturnal and feed on nectar.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its cryptic grey-brown forewing pattern, including a prominent dark patch near the costa and smaller white dots, combined with its robust hawk-moth build and dark hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized hawk-moth with mottled grey-brown forewings featuring prominent dark patches and small white spots, and darker brown hindwings. Its robust body is also cryptically colored to blend with tree bark.
