Will they visit?: Hawk Moths will frequently visit home gardens
Natural Distribution: Common and widespread throughout the South West and Perth region
Agrius convolvuli – Bill & Mark Bell (CCBYNCSA). Atlas of Living Australia
Hippotion celerio – Donald Hobern (CC BY-NC 4.0). Atlas of Living Australia
Hippotion celerio – geoffbyrne (CC BY-NC 4.0). Atlas of Living Australia
Hyles livornicoides – Donald Hobern (CC BY 4.0). Atlas of Living Australia
Theretra inornata -simono (CC-BY-NC 4.0). Atlas of Living Australia
Habitat at a Glance
See Habitat Guide for more detail
Shelter: Hiding on the bark of trees and shrubs
Diet: Adults feed on nectar, caterpillars on foliage
Water: Not required
ReWild Benefit: Food for other wildlife, pollination
Habitat Guide - Shelter
Natural Shelter
There are over 65 species of Hawk Moths in Australia and live in diverse habitats including banksia woodlands, coastal areas, and urban environments. Groundcovers, shrubs, clumping grasses, and trees throughout the garden will provide shelter for different Hawk Moths.
Novel Shelter
Not required.
Habitat Guide - Food and Water
Providing natural sources of food
Hawk Moths are day active, feeding on nectar from various native plants. Some Hawk Moths species only breed on certain plants including banksia, hakea, grevillea, gardenia, or hardenbergia. Some species of Hawk Moths lay their eggs on exotic plant species including citrus trees and grape vines.
Avoid seeds advertised for butterflies and moths as these plants are usually unsuitable for our native moths to breed and have the potential to become serious weeds.
Providing sources of water
Not required.
ReWild Benefits
Moths a major source of food for other wildlife including birds, reptiles, frogs, bats and other mammals. Hawk Moths are active pollinators in the home garden and improve biodiversity connectivity. If you see this moth in your garden, record your sighting on Atlas of Living Australia!
