Crisp-banded Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Common NameCrisp-banded Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Scientific NameMacroglossum rectifascia
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsolive green, dark brown, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSouth Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines), East Asia (China, Taiwan)
Host PlantsHedyotis, Paederia
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in tropical regions
Flight Stylehovering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. The larvae are typically green or brownish with a caudal horn, feeding on Rubiaceae, and pupate in a cocoon in leaf litter or shallow soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the sharp, dark brown bands on the olive-green forewings, particularly the oblique band from the apex, and its characteristic hummingbird-like hovering flight.
Description
This hawkmoth has an olive-green body and forewings marked with prominent, crisp dark brown to black transverse bands and patches. Its hindwings are dark brown, and it possesses a robust body with a distinctive fan-like tail tuft.
