Perigonia lusca Fabricius, 1777 ( Lepidoptera: Sphingidae)

In Brazil, this species was registered for the first time attacking coffee in the northern region of Espírito Santo, in 1988 (MARTINS; BRAGANÇA, 1989). The caterpillars, when developed, measure about 60 mm, are bright light green in color and have two clear transverse bands and two red spiracles per abdominal segment. they show on their back a light yellow band along the body and a pronounced filament of about 10 mm located at the upper part, near the abdominal end. Adults are predominantly dark brown moths and the wingspan is about 60 mm in wingspan (Figure 11). They have a nocturnal habit and are easily attracted to light. They present sporadic outbreaks and when not controlled in time, can cause total defoliation in conilon coffee plantations.