Ruby Rose Hawkmoth
Common NameRuby Rose Hawkmoth
Scientific NameCallambulyx rubricosa
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilySmerinthinae
Wingspan (mm)90
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, pink, brown, grey
HabitatForests, woodlands, and areas with host plants
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including parts of India, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsAcer, Liquidambar, Rhus, Quercus, Betula, Ulmus
Flight PeriodMultiple broods from March to October, depending on region
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green with diagonal stripes and a caudal horn, feeding on various tree leaves. Pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its cryptic green forewings with subtle darker markings and the prominent flash of ruby-red on its hindwings, which are usually hidden at rest.
Description
A large hawkmoth characterized by its mottled green and grey-brown forewings, which provide excellent camouflage, and striking ruby-red hindwings that are revealed during flight or when disturbed.
