Pandora Sphinx Moth (Eumorpha pandorus)

Caterpillar

The larvae are red or even green, with the last segment of their thorax a little swollen into which the head alongside the first two segments is drawn. A small-sized white spot adorns the second abdominal segment, while the five spiracles at the end have large white oval-shaped spots. At the end of the abdomen lies a horn that finally gets replaced with a button when it reaches its final instar. They mostly thrive on their host plant’s foliage, and once ready for their pupal stage, they bury themselves underground for pupation.

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Pupa

The dark brown pupa possesses a long cremaster.

Adult Moth

Sexual Dimorphism: Present

Females are a little larger in comparison to their male counterparts. 

Color and Appearance

Forewings: They are pointed narrow and much larger than the hindwings, appearing greenish-gray with pink edges and tiny pink eyespots.

Hindwings: They are yellowish-green or brown.

Whether opened or closed, there is no significant change in the coloration.

Average Wingspan: 8.2 – 11.5 cm

Flight Pattern: Consistent

Season: North – June to August; South – April to October

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