Mongolian Rhagastis
Common NameMongolian Rhagastis
Scientific NameRhagastis mongoliana
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Primary Colorsbrown, pale brown, reddish-brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, and shrublands, often near water sources.
Geographic RangeEast Asia, including parts of China, Korea, Japan, and the Russian Far East.
Host PlantsVitis, Parthenocissus, Ampelopsis
Flight PeriodJune to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically green or brown with a horn at the rear, feeding on host plants before pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled brown forewings with a prominent pale, oblique band, and the robust, streamlined body typical of hawk-moths. The hindwings are a plainer reddish-brown.
Description
This is a medium-sized hawk-moth with a robust, tapered body and relatively narrow, pointed wings. Its forewings are mottled brown with a distinct pale, oblique band running from the costa to the tornus, and the hindwings are a plainer reddish-brown.
