Celata Hawkmoth
Common NameCelata Hawkmoth
Scientific NameTheretra celata
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)65
Primary Colorsolive-brown, brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and gardens.
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and parts of Australia.
Host PlantsVitis, Parthenocissus, Colocasia, Morinda
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; warmer months in subtropical areas.
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown, often with eyespots, and feed on various plants before pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive olive-brown coloration, the streamlined hawk-moth body, and the clear dark oblique stripe on the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized hawk-moth with a streamlined, olive-brown body and pointed forewings. Its forewings are characterized by a prominent dark oblique stripe extending from the apex.
