Jade Hawkmoth
Common NameJade Hawkmoth
Scientific NameDaphnis hypothous
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)95
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, South Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka), parts of China and Japan
Host PlantsUncaria, Gardenia, Tabernaemontana, Alocasia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; multiple broods in warmer months elsewhere
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown with distinct eyespots, feeding on various host plants before pupating in a cocoon in leaf litter or shallow soil.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive jade green and brown patterns on the forewings, a pale dorsal stripe on the thorax, and a prominent white band across the abdomen. The specific shape of the green markings on the forewing is a key identifier.
Description
A large hawkmoth characterized by its striking jade green and brown forewing patterns, often featuring a prominent white band on the abdomen and a pale stripe along the thorax.
