Tatarinov's Sphinx
Common NameTatarinov's Sphinx
Scientific NameCallambulyx tatarinovii
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilySmerinthinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, tan
HabitatForests, woodlands, shrublands, often near host plants
Geographic RangeEastern Palearctic (Russia, China, Korea, Japan, Mongolia)
Host PlantsSyringa, Fraxinus, Ligustrum, Populus, Salix, Ulmus
Flight PeriodMay to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, larvae are green with white stripes and a caudal horn, feeding on leaves. Pupation occurs in the soil, with adults emerging after metamorphosis.
Identification TipsKey features include its distinctive olive-green coloration with cryptic patterns, the relatively broad forewings, and the absence of prominent eyespots on the hindwings, characteristic of this species within the Smerinthinae.
Description
A medium-sized moth with broad, pointed forewings and a robust body, predominantly olive green with darker green and light brown/tan mottled patterns providing excellent camouflage.
