Rubiginous Hawkmoth
Common NameRubiginous Hawkmoth
Scientific NameAmpelophaga rubiginosa
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsreddish-brown, purplish-brown, pale brown, pink
HabitatForests, woodlands, shrublands, gardens
Geographic RangeEast Asia (China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, parts of Southeast Asia)
Host PlantsVitis (grape), Parthenocissus (Virginia creeper), Ampelopsis, Cayratia
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown with a prominent caudal horn, feeding on grapevines and related plants. Pupation occurs in a shallow burrow in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the prominent pale dorsal stripe on the thorax and forewings, the overall reddish-brown coloration, and the wavy darker bands on the forewings. The hindwings often show a pinkish flush.
Description
A medium to large hawkmoth with reddish-brown to purplish-brown forewings featuring darker wavy transverse bands and a distinctive pale, creamy-white stripe running along the thorax and central forewing.
