Spotted Green Hawkmoth
Common NameSpotted Green Hawkmoth
Scientific NameDaphnis hypothous
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)100
Primary Colorsgreen, brown, white, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Japan)
Host PlantsUncaria, Cinchona, Gardenia, Tabernaemontana, Alocasia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are large hornworms, typically green or brown with eye-spots, pupating in the soil or leaf litter.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive olive-green and brown forewing pattern with prominent dark spots and a pale apical patch. Its robust body and typical hawkmoth flight are also characteristic.
Description
A robust hawkmoth with olive-green to brownish-green forewings featuring intricate patterns of darker brown spots and bands, and a distinct pale patch near the apex. The hindwings are typically darker brown with a paler basal area.
