Biology:Hippotion balsaminae

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Short description: Species of moth

Hippotion balsaminae
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Sphingidae
Genus: Hippotion
Species:
H. balsaminae
Binomial name
Hippotion balsaminae
(Walker, 1856)[1]
Synonyms
  • Chaerocampa balsaminae Walker, 1856
  • Butler, 1876 Sphinx pinastrina

Hippotion balsaminae is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is common in most habitats throughout the Ethiopian Region, including Madagascar .[2]

The larvae feed on the leaves of Jussieua repens.

References

  • Pinhey, E. (1962): Hawk Moths of Central and Southern Africa. Longmans Southern Africa, Cape Town.

Wikidata ☰ Q4837225 entry