Eumorpha mirificatus is a moth

Moth

A moth is an insect closely related to the butterfly, both being of the order Lepidoptera. Moths form the majority of this order; there are thought to be 150,000 to 250,000 different species of moth , with thousands of species yet to be described...

 of the Sphingidae

Sphingidae

Sphingidae is a family of moths , commonly known as hawk moths, sphinx moths and hornworms, that includes about 1,200 species . It is best represented in the tropics but there are species in every region . They are moderate to large in size and are distinguished among moths for their rapid,...

 family. It is known from the western tip of Cuba

Cuba

The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...

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It is similar to Eumorpha strenua

Eumorpha strenua

Eumorpha strenua is a moth of the Sphingidae family. It is known from Haiti, Cuba and the Dominican Republic.The wingspan is about 105 mm...

, but has a narrower apical oblique stripe and dorsal abdominal stripe. Furthermore, there is a distinctive pinkish tone to the median area of the hindwing upperside, the upperside ground colour of the head, thorax and wings is paler olive-green.