Levant Hawkmoth
Common NameLevant Hawkmoth
Scientific NameTheretra aegyptia
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-pink, grey
HabitatOpen woodlands, gardens, cultivated areas, semi-arid regions
Geographic RangeNorth Africa, Middle East, Arabian Peninsula, parts of Asia (e.g., Pakistan, India), occasionally southern Europe as a migrant
Host PlantsVitis, Rubia, Arum, Punica, Epilobium
Flight PeriodMarch to October (multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown with prominent eyespots and a horn at the rear. They pupate in a cocoon underground or in leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the plain brownish-grey forewings with a subtle dark central streak, and the bright reddish-pink hindwings which are a strong identifier when visible.
Description
A medium-sized hawkmoth with plain brownish-grey forewings, often featuring a subtle darker central streak, and striking reddish-pink hindwings that are visible during flight or when at rest.
