Naga Hawkmoth
Common NameNaga Hawkmoth
Scientific NameAcosmeryx naga
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Nepal, Bhutan, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsVitis, Ampelopsis, Cissus, Leea, Parthenocissus
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, generally March to October depending on region
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae are typically green or brown with lateral stripes or eyespots, pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its intricate forewing pattern of wavy dark and light brown bands, including a prominent oblique dark band across the forewing, and a relatively stout body typical of hawk moths.
Description
A medium-sized hawk moth with cryptically patterned forewings, displaying a complex mosaic of brown and grey shades with distinct wavy lines and bands.
