Palmer's Adhemarius Sphinx
Common NamePalmer's Adhemarius Sphinx
Scientific NameAdhemarius palmeri
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilySmerinthinae
Wingspan (mm)85
Primary Colorsbrown, green, cream, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, rainforests
Geographic RangeMexico south through Central America to Bolivia and Brazil
Host PlantsPsychotria species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with peaks during warmer, wetter months
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown with a caudal horn, feeding on plants in the Rubiaceae family before pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive dark, somewhat M-shaped marking on the forewings near the thorax, combined with the overall cryptic green and brown mottling and pointed forewing apex.
Description
This medium-sized hawk-moth exhibits excellent camouflage with its mottled forewings displaying shades of brown, green, and cream, allowing it to blend into its forest habitat.
