Common Hunter Hawkmoth
Common NameCommon Hunter Hawkmoth
Scientific NameTheretra nessus
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)105
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsolive-brown, dark-brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia, East Asia, parts of Australia
Host PlantsVitis, Impatiens, Dillenia, Leea, Cissus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods in temperate zones
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown with prominent eyespots, feeding on a wide range of host plants. Pupation occurs in a cocoon in leaf litter or shallow soil.
Identification TipsLook for the large size, robust body, and the distinctive olive-brown forewings with a small black discal spot. The yellow-banded hindwings are a key feature when visible.
Description
A large, robust hawkmoth with olive-brown forewings featuring a subtle dark oblique band and a small black discal spot. The hindwings, not fully visible in this view, are typically dark brown with a prominent yellow median band.
