Oleander hawk moth caterpillar

Description:

Spotted 5th instar larva of oleander hawk moth . It is green in colour , has a false eye spot beneath the head , when it gets frighted it curls up it's head and eyespots are visible to frighten the predators . The abdominal region has a white horizontal band from 2nd - 7th segments below which blue dots and above scattered white dots ( from 1st - 5th segments ) are distinct . The jet black spiracles with white outline . The tail is stout and yellow .

Habitat:

It is found in Asia , Africa and certain Hawaiian islands.