Daphnis is a genus of moths in the family Sphingidae first described by Jacob Hübner in 1819.

[1] Primarily Indo-Australian origin, the species are widely distributed throughout India, Africa, Europe, Borneo, Java, Sri Lanka and Mauritius.

Adults are often found in Europe as immigrant individuals, that can be observed in dispersed localities.

Adult with large labial palpus which are upturned, and more rounded at apex.

Female has slightly clubbed antenna with a long thin terminal segment.