Plain grey hawkmoth
Common NamePlain grey hawkmoth
Scientific NameTheretra latreillii
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Primary Colorsgrey, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, Australia, India, China
Host PlantsVitis, Impatiens, Arum, Colocasia, Morinda
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically green or brown with eyespots, pupating in a shallow burrow in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include its overall plain greyish-brown coloration, the specific pattern of dark transverse lines, and the prominent dark streak on the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized hawkmoth with a robust, greyish-brown body and forewings, featuring distinct dark, wavy transverse lines and a prominent dark streak.
