It is similar to Agrius convolvuli, but there is slight sexual dimorphism (the forewing of the female is paler than that of the male), the lateral abdominal spots are buff (not pink) and the hindwing upperside pale bands are buff (not grey).
Agrius convolvuli shares a resemblance to this species, but there are subtle differences in sexual dimorphism (the female's forewing is paler than that of the male), lateral abdominal spots are brown instead of pink, and the upperside pale bands on the hindwing are buff rather than grey.