Oryba achemenides
Common NameOryba achemenides
Scientific NameOryba achemenides
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico to Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina)
Host PlantsTabernaemontana, Stemmadenia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple generations)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown, often with a horn at the posterior end, feeding on Apocynaceae plants. Pupation occurs in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its unique olive-green coloration combined with the reddish-brown outer forewing margin and orange costal edge. The robust body and typical hawk-moth shape are also key features.
Description
A medium-sized hawk-moth characterized by its striking olive-green forewings, which feature darker transverse lines and a reddish-brown outer margin, contrasted by an orange costal edge. Its robust body is also predominantly olive-green.
