Shervill's Hawk-moth
Common NameShervill's Hawk-moth
Scientific NameAcosmeryx shervillii
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeIndia, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia (Sumatra, Java, Borneo)
Host PlantsVitis, Leea, Cissus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with peaks depending on local climate
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown, often with lateral stripes or eye-spots, feeding on various vine species before pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the cryptic brown and grey forewing pattern with wavy lines, a small dark discal spot, and the robust body typical of hawk-moths, often resting with wings held in a delta shape.
Description
A medium-sized hawk-moth with mottled brown and grey forewings featuring wavy transverse lines and a small dark discal spot, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark.
