Brown-Banded Hunter Hawkmoth
Common NameBrown-Banded Hunter Hawkmoth
Scientific NameTheretra silhetensis
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, gardens, cultivated areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, parts of India, China, Japan, Australia
Host PlantsColocasia, Ipomoea, Leea, Morinda, Vitis
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically green or brown with eyespots, feeding on various host plants before pupating in the soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the prominent white dorsal stripe on the thorax and abdomen, and the diagonal pale band across the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized hawkmoth with a streamlined body, featuring brown and tan forewings with a distinct diagonal lighter band, and a prominent white stripe running down its thorax and abdomen.
