Genus Theretra Rank Subspecies | ||
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Similar Theretra, Theretra clotho, Theretra nessus, Daphnis hypothous, Theretra silhetensis | ||
Theretra latreillii (pale brown hawk moth) is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is found in most of Asia, including Borneo, China, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Taiwan and also in the tropical regions of Australia.
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Description
The adult grows to a length of about 70 millimetres (2.8 in). The body is ochreous brown in color. Antennae, head front and sides of thorax are paler. Fore wing with a black speck at end of cell. There are two oblique indistinct lines from near the apex to near base of inner margin. Three similar lines running from the apex nearly parallel to outer margin. Hind wing is smoky black with paler towards anal angle. Ventral side is with a slight rosy tinge.
The subspecies tenebrosa is darker on both upper and under sides than lucasii, which again is darker than rhesus. Larva is brown in color with darker specks. A pale lateral line runs on thoracic somites. Ocellus on 4th somite is whitish, centered with a black ring on an ochreous ground.
Larvae have been recorded on Parthenocissus quinquefolia, Cayratia clematidea, Cayratia corniculata, Impatiens wallerana, Leea indica, Lagerstroemia indica and Fuchsia species.