Yam Hawk moth

Description:

The Yam Hawk Moth, Theretra nessus (Wing span: 90-130mm) flies in Japan and the Indo-Australian tropics (India, Philippines, north-east quarter of Australia) to New Caledonia. This species was introduced to Hawaii. "The broad irregular yellow band of the hindwing, the yellow-flanked, green abdomen and the green costal zone of the forewing interacting irregularly with the pale postmedial band distinguish this species." (Source: http://www.silkmoths.bizland.com/tnessus...)

Notes:

Moths probably start spring flight in April-May and continue until September. The adults come readily to lights and nectar at various flowers.