# Convolvulus Hawkmoth (*Agrius convolvuli*) The Convolvulus Hawkmoth is a large, beautiful moth with long wings and a colorful body. It loves to fly around flowers at night and is known for its fast flying and hummingbird-like behavior. - **Category:** [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/insect) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** Gardens, fields, and open areas ![Convolvulus Hawkmoth](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Agrius_convolvuli_-_MHNT_CUT_2010_0_470_-_Gironde_France_-_Female.jpg&width=800) Photo: Didier Descouens, CC BY-SA 4.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Agrius_convolvuli_-_MHNT_CUT_2010_0_470_-_Gironde_France_-_Female.jpg) ## Appearance The Convolvulus Hawkmoth has a large, torpedo-shaped body with grey-brown forewings marked by dark streaks. Its abdomen displays distinctive pinkish-red and black bands. The hindwings are grey with darker bands, making it a striking nocturnal visitor. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Arthropoda - **Class:** Insecta - **Order:** Lepidoptera - **Family:** Sphingidae - **Genus:** Agrius ## Interesting facts - Convolvulus Hawkmoths are sometimes called 'Morning Glory Hawkmoths' after a favorite plant. - Its incredible tongue can be longer than its entire body, up to 13 cm! - They can travel thousands of kilometers during their migrations, crossing entire oceans! - This giant moth can fly backwards and sideways, showing amazing agility in the air! ## Special abilities - **Super Proboscis Reach:** Convolvulus Hawkmoth has an extra-long proboscis that helps them reach nectar deep inside long-tubed flowers. - **Hovering Master:** Convolvulus Hawkmoth can hover expertly in mid-air, allowing them to feed precisely from flowers like a hummingbird. - **Camouflage Chameleon:** Its caterpillar can quickly change its skin colour to green or brown, helping them perfectly blend with plants. - **Epic Migrator:** Convolvulus Hawkmoth undertakes remarkable seasonal migrations, allowing them to spread across different continents. ## Measurements & details - **Wingspan:** 80-120 mm - **Size:** 58-80 mm - **Lifespan:** 15-30 days - **Flight Speed:** 45 km/h - **Leg Count:** 6 ## Diet & Feeding These moths sip sweet nectar from flowers using their super-long tongues! - **Age differences:** Larvae (caterpillars) eat plant leaves, while adults only drink flower nectar. - **Primary Foods:** Nectar, Sweet Potato leaves, Bindweed leaves, Morning Glory leaves - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Pollinates:** Jasmine Tobacco (*Nicotiana alata*) — Adults feed on its nectar. - **Eaten by:** Greater Mouse-eared Bat (*Myotis myotis*) — Nocturnal moths are prey. - **Eats:** Sweet Potato (*Ipomoea batatas*) — Caterpillars feed on leaves. - **Eats:** [Field Bindweed](https://www.snappit.app/explore/field-bindweed) (*Convolvulus arvensis*) — Its larvae are plant pests. ## Traits - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Pollinator Magnet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator-magnet): Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms. - [Speedster](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/speedster): This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel. - [Urban Friendly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/urban-friendly): This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces. - [Nocturnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/nocturnal): Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day. - [Pollinator](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator): Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants. ## Collections - [Insects](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/insects) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Moths are usually harmless, but it's best to watch them from a distance. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Convolvulus Hawkmoth? Compare resting wing shape, forewing markings, antennae and body build. Small brown moths can hinge on fine details a phone photo can't always catch. Moth Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### What is Convolvulus Hawkmoth's wingspan? 80-120 mm ### How big is Convolvulus Hawkmoth? 58-80 mm ### How long does Convolvulus Hawkmoth live? 15-30 days ### How fast can Convolvulus Hawkmoth fly? 45 km/h ### What does Convolvulus Hawkmoth eat? These moths sip sweet nectar from flowers using their super-long tongues! ### Where is Convolvulus Hawkmoth usually found? Gardens, fields, and open areas ### How does Convolvulus Hawkmoth hunt? Foraging ## More Insects - [Common Eastern Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-eastern-bumble-bee) (*Bombus impatiens*) - [Spotted Lanternfly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/spotted-lanternfly) (*Lycorma delicatula*) - [Brown-belted Bumble Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/brown-belted-bumble-bee) (*Bombus griseocollis*) - [Eastern Carpenter Bee](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-carpenter-bee) (*Xylocopa virginica*) --- Source: [Convolvulus Hawkmoth: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/convolvulus-hawkmoth)