Porcus Sphinx
Common NamePorcus Sphinx
Scientific NameXylophanes porcus
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, tan
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, clearings, gardens
Geographic RangeSouthern United States (Florida), Mexico, Central America, South America, Caribbean
Host PlantsPsychotria, Hamelia, Sida
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical areas; March to November in subtropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are typically green or brown, often with eyespots, and pupate in a shallow burrow in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its relatively plain, reddish-brown forewings, the pale dorsal line on the abdomen, and its typical hawk-moth resting posture with wings held in a delta shape.
Description
A medium-sized hawk-moth with a streamlined body and forewings that are typically uniform reddish-brown or olive-brown, often with a subtle darker diagonal band and a pale dorsal stripe on the abdomen.
