Family SPHINGIDAE
Subfamily Sphinginae
Agrius convolvuli is found in all Australian states and territories. We have seen this moth from September to April. In October 2026 we had a possible migration of this species when 65 came to the moth light.
The larvae come in various colour variations and patterns of green and black.
Foodplants are: LAMIACEAE: Salvia elegans, Pineapple Sage, CONVOLVULACEAE: Calystegia sepium, *Ipomoea aquatica, kang kong, *I. hederifolia, *I. batatas, Sweet Potato, *I. cairica, *I. indica, Morning Glory, *Merremia dissecta, Polymeria sp., Stictocardia tiliifolia. Reference: Moulds et al. 2020 Hawkmoths of Australia
