Dark Striated Hawkmoth
Common NameDark Striated Hawkmoth
Scientific NameTheretra suffusa
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, cream
HabitatForests, woodlands, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, China)
Host PlantsAlocasia, Colocasia, Dillenia, Vitis, Impatiens, Morinda
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple generations
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically green or brown with eyespots, feeding on host plants before pupating in soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the prominent dark brown and pale cream longitudinal stripes on the forewings, the robust body, and the typical hawkmoth shape. The specific pattern of the stripes and the small discal spot help distinguish it from similar *Theretra* species.
Description
This is a medium-to-large hawkmoth with a robust body and streamlined wings. Its forewings are predominantly brown with distinct dark brown and pale cream longitudinal stripes and a small dark discal spot.
