Pink-spotted Hawkmoth
Common NamePink-spotted Hawkmoth
Scientific NameAgrius cingulata
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilySphinginae
Wingspan (mm)105
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, pink, black
HabitatGardens, fields, open woodlands, coastal areas, and disturbed habitats
Geographic RangeThroughout the Americas, including the Caribbean; migrates north into temperate regions
Host Plantssweet potato, morning glory, bindweed
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; May to October in temperate zones
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are large, typically green or brown with diagonal stripes and a caudal horn, pupating in an underground chamber.
Identification TipsKey features include the prominent bright pink and black bands on the abdomen, contrasting with the cryptically patterned grey and brown forewings.
Description
A large, robust hawkmoth with mottled grey and brown forewings, and a distinctive abdomen marked with alternating bright pink and black bands.
