Ochraceous Hawk-moth
Common NameOchraceous Hawk-moth
Scientific NameAmbulyx ochracea
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilySmerinthinae
Wingspan (mm)95
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, ochre, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, China)
Host PlantsMangifera indica, Litchi chinensis
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout warmer months, active at night
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae are typically green or brown with a caudal horn, pupating in soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive ochraceous-brown forewings with prominent, irregular black markings and the deeply scalloped outer margin. The antennae are relatively thick and slightly clubbed.
Description
A large, robust hawk-moth with ochraceous to brownish forewings adorned with irregular dark brown to black patches and spots, and a distinctly scalloped outer margin.
