Coequosa triangularis explained

Coequosa triangularis, the double-headed hawk moth, is a moth of the family Sphingidae.

Distribution

It is known from the Australian states of New South Wales and Queensland.

Description

The species was first described by Edward Donovan in 1805. The wingspan is about 130 mm, making it Australia's largest hawk moth. Adults are yellow and brown with broad wavy markings.[1]

Biology

The larvae feed on Banksia ericifolia, Grevillea robusta, Hakea dactyloides, Macadamia integrifolia, Persoonia levis and Stenocarpus sinuatus. Full-grown larvae are about 100 mm long.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Herbison-Evans . Don . Crossley . Stella . amp . 15 December 2013 . Coequosa triangularis (Donovan, 1805) Double Headed Hawk Moth . Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths . 12 December 2018.