White-brow Hawkmoth
Common NameWhite-brow Hawkmoth
Scientific NameCephonodes hylas
FamilySphingidae
SubfamilyMacroglossinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorsdark brown, orange, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, gardens, plantations
Geographic RangeAfrica, Asia, Australia
Host PlantsCoffea, Gardenia, Ixora, Lonicera, Strychnos
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; multiple broods in warmer months
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are typically green or brown with a horn at the rear, pupating in a cocoon in leaf litter or soil.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark brown forewings, bright orange hindwing patch, and the prominent white stripe across its head/thorax. Its robust, dark body and hawkmoth flight are also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized hawkmoth with dark brown forewings and a prominent orange patch on the hindwings. It has a dark brown body with a distinctive white stripe above its eyes.
