Cocytius antaeus, the giant sphinx, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. The species was first described by Dru Drury in 1773. Distribution It is found from Brazil through Central America and into the southern parts of California, Texas, and Florida in the United States. Description

The Giant Sphinx, Cocytius antaeus, is the largest sphinx moth in North America, with a wingspan of 5-7 inches. It is a Neotropical moth, favoring tropical and subtropical lowlands. A resident in tropical America from Mexico south to Brazil, it is also found in Jamaica, Florida and, occasionally, southern Texas.

Cocytius antaeus (giant sphinx) is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is found from Brazil through Central America and into the southern parts of Texas and Florida in the United States.

Giant sphinx moth, scientifically known as Cocytius antaeus, belongs to the Sphingidae family. This family is part of the Lepidoptera order, which comprises butterflies and moths. Sphingidae moths are commonly known as hawk moths or sphinx moths and are widespread across the globe.

Giant Sphinx Moth (Cocytius antaeus) The giant sphinx moth is a member of the family of hawk moths. British entomologist Dru Drury first described this species in 1773.