Parce Sphinx
Common NameParce Sphinx
Scientific NameCallionima parce
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, gray, black, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, disturbed areas, gardens
Geographic RangeSouthern United States (Florida, Texas), Mexico, Central America, South America
Host PlantsTabernaemontana, Stemmadenia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical areas; March to November in temperate regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically green or brown with a posterior horn, pupating in a shallow burrow in soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the specific cryptic pattern on the forewings, including the prominent white patch, and the distinct dark triangular mark on the dorsal abdomen.
Description
A medium-sized sphinx moth with cryptic brown and gray forewings featuring complex patterns, including a prominent white patch near the tornus and a dark, wavy subterminal line. The robust abdomen is gray-brown with a distinct dark triangular mark dorsally.
