Large Olive Hawkmoth
Common NameLarge Olive Hawkmoth
Scientific NameParum colligata
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilySmerinthinae
Wingspan (mm)105
Primary Colorsolive green, brown, cream, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, China, Taiwan, Japan)
Host PlantsLagerstroemia indica, Lagerstroemia speciosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically green with diagonal stripes and a caudal horn, pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include its large size, the distinctive olive-green and brown cryptic pattern, and the prominent white discal spot on each forewing.
Description
A large, robust moth with olive-green and brown forewings, featuring a cryptic, mottled pattern with lighter cream bands and a distinct white discal spot. Its body is stout and hairy.
