Oblique-striped Hawk-moth
Common NameOblique-striped Hawk-moth
Scientific NameMegacorma obliqua
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilySphinginae
Wingspan (mm)100
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, mangrove areas, plantations
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Australia)
Host PlantsRhizophora, Kandelia, Bruguiera
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown with lateral stripes or eyespots, feeding on mangrove plants before pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, robust body, and the characteristic oblique, wavy dark patterns on its greyish-brown forewings. The head and thorax also show distinct dark markings.
Description
A large, robust hawk-moth with a greyish-brown body and forewings featuring intricate, wavy dark brown and black patterns, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark.
