Callambulyx rubricosa


Callambulyx rubricosa, the large pink-and-green hawkmoth, is a species of moth of the family Sphingidae first described by Francis Walker in 1856.

Distribution

It is known from the Nepal, north-eastern India, south-western China, Thailand, Vietnam and Java.

Description

The wingspan is about 132 mm. It is very similar to Callambulyx amanda, but the hindwing upperside lacks a prominent black marking near the tornus.

Subspecies

  • Callambulyx rubricosa rubricosa
  • ''Callambulyx rubricosa piepersi''