None found
Common NameNone found
Scientific NameAmbulyx canescens
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilySmerinthinae
Wingspan (mm)100
Primary Colorspale brown, grayish-brown, dark brown, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, lowland areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Sundaland, Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Philippines)
Host PlantsAnacardiaceae (e.g., Mangifera, Rhus)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (nocturnal)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically green or brown with a posterior horn, feeding on host plants before pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive pale grayish-brown forewings with complex wavy patterns and the dark, somewhat ocellated patch near the thorax. The overall robust body and streamlined shape are characteristic of hawk moths.
Description
A large hawk moth with pale grayish-brown forewings featuring intricate wavy darker brown lines and a prominent dark, somewhat ocellated patch near the base. The hindwings are typically a plainer, often reddish-brown or yellowish-brown.
