Tancre's Hawkmoth
Common NameTancre's Hawkmoth
Scientific NameDolbina tancrei
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilySmerinthinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsdark grey, black, pale grey
HabitatForests, woodlands, shrublands
Geographic RangeEastern Palearctic (Russia, Korea, China, Japan)
Host PlantsFraxinus, Syringa, Ligustrum
Flight PeriodMay to September (bivoltine in warmer areas)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are typically green with white stripes and a caudal horn. Pupation occurs in an underground chamber.
Identification TipsKey features include the mottled dark grey and black cryptic forewing pattern, the prominent white discal spot, and the relatively pointed forewing apex. The hindwings are generally darker and plainer.
Description
A medium-sized hawkmoth with a cryptic, mottled pattern of dark grey, black, and pale grey on its forewings, featuring wavy transverse lines and a distinct white discal spot. Its robust body is similarly patterned.
