Vine Hawkmoth
Common NameVine Hawkmoth
Scientific NameHippotion celerio
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)75
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, cream, pink, black
HabitatGardens, vineyards, open woodlands, scrubland
Geographic RangeAfrica, Asia, parts of Europe (migratory)
Host Plantsgrapevine, Epilobium, Galium, Fuchsia, Impatiens
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in tropics, summer to autumn in temperate zones
Flight Stylehovering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically green or brown with eyespots, pupating in a loose cocoon underground or in leaf litter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive silver-white stripe running diagonally across the forewing, the striped body, and the bright pink hindwing patch, which is often visible at rest or in flight.
Description
A medium-sized hawkmoth with a streamlined body, featuring intricate patterns of brown and cream stripes on its forewings, and a prominent pink patch on its hindwings.
