Streaked Sphinx
Common NameStreaked Sphinx
Scientific NameProtambulyx strigilis
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilySmerinthinae
Wingspan (mm)105
Primary Colorstan, brown, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSouthern Florida, southern Texas, Mexico, Central America, South America, Caribbean
Host PlantsSpondias mombin, Mangifera indica, Schinus terebinthifolius, Bursera simaruba
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropics; multiple broods in warmer temperate zones
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are typically green with white lateral stripes and a caudal horn, pupating in an underground chamber.
Identification TipsLook for the overall streaked, cryptic brown coloration, the prominent black discal spot on the forewing, and the characteristic sphinx moth body shape. The slightly scalloped forewing margin is also a key feature.
Description
A large, robust moth with pale reddish-brown to tan forewings marked with darker brown streaks and a distinct black discal spot. Its stout body matches the cryptic wing coloration.
