Kaden's Oryba
Common NameKaden's Oryba
Scientific NameOryba kadeni
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsolive-green, reddish-brown, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)
Host PlantsCinchona (Rubiaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with local peaks
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae typically feed on Rubiaceae plants and pupate in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the olive-green body, reddish-brown forewings with a broad dark median band, and a dark apex. The hindwings are uniformly dark brown.
Description
This robust hawk-moth features an olive-green head and thorax, transitioning to a reddish-brown abdomen. Its forewings are reddish-brown with a prominent broad, dark brown median band and a darker apex.
