Australian Striped Hawk Moth
Common NameAustralian Striped Hawk Moth
Scientific NameHyles livornicoides
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, grasslands, gardens, coastal areas
Geographic RangeEastern and southern Australia, including Tasmania
Host PlantsPortulaca oleracea, Epilobium, Vitis, Fuchsia, Boerhavia
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn (multiple generations), year-round in warmer regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown with prominent eyespots and a caudal horn, feeding on various herbaceous plants before pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsLook for the broad, pale cream-white diagonal stripes on the forewings and the alternating black and white bands on the abdomen, which are characteristic of this species.
Description
This medium-sized hawk moth features striking diagonal cream-white stripes across its brown forewings and a distinctively banded abdomen.
