Splendid Eupanacra
Common NameSplendid Eupanacra
Scientific NameEupanacra splendens
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)65
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsolive green, reddish-brown, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, gardens, cultivated areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsAlocasia, Colocasia, Dillenia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike other hawk moths, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically green or brown with a caudal horn, feeding on host plants before pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive olive-green and reddish-brown forewing pattern with dark, wavy transverse lines and a pointed forewing apex. The robust body and typical hawk moth shape are also key indicators.
Description
This is a medium-sized hawk moth with forewings that are predominantly olive-green, marked with prominent reddish-brown bands and dark wavy lines, and a robust, tapered body.
