Lucas's Hawkmoth
Common NameLucas's Hawkmoth
Scientific NameTheretra lucasii
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, tan, cream
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, China)
Host PlantsColocasia, Alocasia, Vitis, Impatiens
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, often nocturnal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants. Larvae are typically green or brown with eyespots, pupating in a loose cocoon in soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for its overall pale brown coloration, distinct oblique dark stripes on the forewings, and a dark dorsal line running from the head to the tip of the abdomen.
Description
A medium-sized hawkmoth with a streamlined body and pointed wings, predominantly light brown or tan with subtle darker brown oblique stripes on the forewings.
