Grey Streaked Hawkmoth
Common NameGrey Streaked Hawkmoth
Scientific NamePsilogramma discistriga
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilySphinginae
Wingspan (mm)110
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black, tan
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, gardens, urban areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, New Guinea, and Australia.
Host PlantsLigustrum, Jasminum, Lantana, Gardenia, Tabernaemontana, Vitex
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; warmer months in temperate zones
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically green or brown with diagonal stripes and a prominent horn, pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the overall grey-brown cryptic pattern with distinct dark streaks and a prominent dark discal streak on the forewings. Its large size and robust body are characteristic of hawkmoths.
Description
A large, robust moth with a cryptic pattern of mottled grey, brown, and black on its forewings, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark. The body is stout and similarly patterned, blending seamlessly with the wings.
