common rippled hawkmoth
Common Namecommon rippled hawkmoth
Scientific NameTheretra latreillii
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, reddish-orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, parts of India, Australia
Host PlantsVitis, Impatiens, Begonia, Araceae, Dilleniaceae, Rubiaceae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown with eyespots, pupating in a loose cocoon in the soil or leaf litter. Adults are nocturnal and feed on nectar.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinct pale median stripe on the thorax and forewings, contrasting with the darker brown background, and the relatively plain hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized hawkmoth with a streamlined body and pointed wings, characterized by a prominent pale, creamy-brown stripe running down the center of its dark brown thorax and forewings, with subtle reddish-orange markings on the abdomen.
