Typhon Sphinx
Common NameTyphon Sphinx
Scientific NameEumorpha typhon
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)90
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, dark brown, pink
HabitatTropical and subtropical regions, gardens, disturbed areas, forest edges
Geographic RangeSouthern United States (Arizona, Texas), Mexico, Central America, South America
Host PlantsVitis, Cissus, Ludwigia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropics; April to October in temperate regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically green or brown with a caudal horn, undergoing several instars before pupating in an underground chamber.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, the intricate brown and tan pattern on the forewings, and especially the striking reddish-pink patch on the hindwings, which is visible when the moth is at rest or in flight.
Description
A large, robust sphinx moth with mottled brown and tan forewings featuring distinct dark brown bands and lines. The hindwings are mostly dark brown with a prominent reddish-pink patch near the base.
