Placid Daphnis Hawkmoth
Common NamePlacid Daphnis Hawkmoth
Scientific NameDaphnis placida
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Primary Colorsolive-brown, dark brown, grey
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, New Guinea, Australia
Host PlantsMorinda, Ixora, Gardenia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple generations
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green or brown hornworms with a caudal horn, feeding on host plants before pupating in leaf litter or soil.
Identification TipsKey features include the broad, irregular dark band across the forewing and the olive-greenish body, distinguishing it from similar Daphnis species.
Description
This is a medium-to-large hawkmoth with olive-brown to greyish-brown forewings marked by prominent dark brown bands and patches, and a robust, tapering body.
