Theretra celata celata

Family SPHINGIDAE

Subfamily Macroglossinae

Theretra celata celata is found in Western Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales. We have seen this moth from October to April.

The caterpillars feed on URTICACEAE: Dendrocnide excelsa, Giant Stinging Tree, D. photinophylla, Shiny-leaf Stinging Tree, Pipturus argenteus; VITACEAE: Cayratia clematidea, Cissus antarctica, C. oblonga.