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Common Name(s): Pink Spotted Hawkmoth, Sweet Potato Hornworm
Ecology: Adult description: The quickest way to distinguish this species from others is the pink tint on the hindwings and pink and black streaking on the abdomen. The rest of the hindwings are black and white or gray banded. The forewings are primarily warm brown. Discal spot is present within a darker brown irregular rectangular area with a light border on the distal edge. Should the abdomen/hindwings be obscured, the bicoloration of the wings, specifically around the discal spot, will help you confirm this species identity. Larval description: L5: This is a very variable larva. They have the typical larval shape for this family, and a relatively large horn that hooks backward. Generally, the larvae is green with various amounts of black or brown streaking, but they can be entirely brown/black as well. Other color forms such as a pink exist but are rarer. There are usually diagonal lines bisecting the spiracles which are often surrounded by solid blocks of color making them appear larger. There is always a pair of thick lines on the face capsule of the larva. Host plants: Convolvulaceae family |
Agrius cingulata
(c) Bernie Knaupp
(C) Ashley Bosarge
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The gallery to the left contains photos of Agrius cingulata adults. If you have a photo that you would like to submit to us, please contact us.
The gallery to the right contains photos of Agrius cingulata larval and pupal stages. If you have a photo that you would like to submit to us, please contact us.
The gallery to the right contains photos of Agrius cingulata larval and pupal stages. If you have a photo that you would like to submit to us, please contact us.
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