Daphnis moorei
Common NameDaphnis moorei
Scientific NameDaphnis moorei
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsolive green, dark brown, cream
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsAlstonia scholaris
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multivoltine)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants. Larvae are typically green or brown with eyespots, pupating in the soil or leaf litter before adult emergence.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its specific arrangement of olive-green and dark brown bands, especially the broad, pale diagonal band on the forewing and the distinct markings on the thorax.
Description
A large hawkmoth with striking olive-green and dark brown patterns on its forewings and thorax, featuring a prominent pale diagonal band across the forewing.
