Godart’s Hawkmoth
Common NameGodart’s Hawkmoth
Scientific NamePsilogramma godarti
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilySphinginae
Wingspan (mm)100
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black, white
HabitatOpen forests, woodlands, suburban gardens
Geographic RangeEastern and northern Australia, New Guinea
Host PlantsLigustrum, Olea, Jasminum, Syringa
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical areas, warmer months in temperate regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are large, typically green or brown with a prominent horn at the rear, feeding on various trees and shrubs. Pupation occurs in an underground chamber.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, robust body, and the highly cryptic grey-brown forewing pattern with a small discal spot. The abdomen has clear dark transverse bands, and the hindwings, though often concealed, are paler with dark banding.
Description
A large, robust hawkmoth with cryptic grey and brown forewings mottled with darker streaks, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark. The stout body is grey with distinct dark transverse bands.
