Protambulyx eurycles
Common NameProtambulyx eurycles
Scientific NameProtambulyx eurycles
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyAmbulycinae
Wingspan (mm)100
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, beige
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama) and parts of South America (e.g., Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)
Host PlantsAnnona muricata, Annona reticulata
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are hornworms, typically feeding on Annonaceae, and pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, robust body, and the complex, mottled brown forewing pattern with a prominent dark oblique streak running from the base towards the apex.
Description
A large, robust hawk-moth with mottled brown and dark brown forewings, featuring intricate patterns of streaks and bands, including a prominent dark oblique streak. The hindwings are typically a plainer brown.
