Green Pergesa Hawkmoth
Common NameGreen Pergesa Hawkmoth
Scientific NamePergesa acteus
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, tan
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, gardens, plantations
Geographic RangeIndomalayan realm (India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, China, Japan)
Host PlantsColocasia, Alocasia, Vitis, Ampelopsis, Dillenia, Morinda
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple generations)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically green or brown with a caudal horn, pupating in a cocoon in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive broad, diagonal olive-green band on the forewings, bordered by reddish-brown. The stout, pointed body and typical hawkmoth shape are also key.
Description
A medium-sized hawkmoth characterized by a prominent olive-green diagonal band across its forewings, contrasting with reddish-brown margins and a green body that tapers to a point.
