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White-banded Hunter Hawkmoth

Theretra oldenlandiae

Worldwide: 4,866 observations
Group: Insects

About

Theretra oldenlandiae, the impatiens hawkmoth or taro hornworm, is a member of the family Sphingidae found in India, Sri Lanka, China, Borneo, Japan, the Philippines, Thailand, and Australia. It was described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1775.

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Recent sightings near Medan

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.

Jan 20, 2026Medan City, North Sumatra, IndonesiaObserver: Indra KusumaView observation from Jan 20, 2026 on iNaturalist
Apr 1, 2023JMQV+3MQ, Medan Estate, Percut Sei Tuan, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra 20241, IndonèsiaObserver: Antoni Albalat SalanovaView observation from Apr 1, 2023 on iNaturalist
May 31, 2022JL.Pasar V Timur , Banten Timur, Medan Kota, 20224 Medan , Sumatera Utara, Kenangan Baru, Percut Sei Tuan, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra 20371, IndonesiaObserver: Kevin S. ZebuaView observation from May 31, 2022 on iNaturalist