Two-lined Clanis Hawkmoth
Common NameTwo-lined Clanis Hawkmoth
Scientific NameClanis bilineata
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilySmerinthinae
Wingspan (mm)105
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown
HabitatForests, woodlands, agricultural areas
Geographic RangeAsia (India, Sri Lanka, China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia)
Host PlantsPterocarpus indicus, Dalbergia sissoo, Glycine max, Phaseolus mungo, Cajanus cajan, Vigna unguiculata
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, generally March to October depending on region
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants. Larvae are typically green with lateral stripes and a caudal horn, pupating in an underground chamber.
Identification TipsKey features include its large size, overall brown coloration, and the distinct pattern of wavy dark lines and the dark tornal patch on the forewings, which give it a 'two-lined' appearance.
Description
A large, robust hawk-moth with cryptic brown forewings featuring wavy darker transverse lines and a prominent dark patch near the hind angle. The body is stout and brown, blending well with tree bark.
