Oleander Hawkmoth
Common NameOleander Hawkmoth
Scientific NameDaphnis nerii
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)90
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, pink, white
HabitatGardens, parks, open woodlands, subtropical and tropical areas
Geographic RangeAfrica, Asia, Southern Europe (migratory to temperate regions)
Host PlantsNerium oleander, Vinca, Adenium obesum, Gardenia
Flight PeriodMultiple broods year-round in tropics; summer to autumn in temperate zones
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are large, typically green or brown with prominent blue and white 'eyespot' markings on their anterior segments, feeding on oleander and other plants before pupating in a loose cocoon underground.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, the intricate and vibrant olive-green and pink camouflage pattern on its wings and body, and the characteristic hawkmoth body shape. The 'eyespot' markings on the thorax are also distinctive.
Description
A large, strikingly patterned moth featuring a complex camouflage of olive green, pink, and white wavy bands across its wings and body, designed to blend with foliage.
