Rimosus Sphinx
Common NameRimosus Sphinx
Scientific NameManduca rimosus
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilySphinginae
Wingspan (mm)105
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeMexico, Central America, South America
Host PlantsNicotiana spp., Solanum spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown with diagonal stripes and a prominent horn at the rear; they pupate in the soil.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the mottled grey-brown forewings and the prominent orange band on the black hindwings, which is often visible even when the moth is at rest.
Description
A large, robust moth characterized by its cryptically patterned grey-brown forewings and striking orange bands on the black hindwings.
