Biology:Hyles chamyla
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Short description: Species of moth
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Sphingidae |
| Genus: | Hyles |
| Species: | H. chamyla
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| Hyles chamyla (Denso, 1913)[1]
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Hyles chamyla, the dogbane hawkmoth, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is only known from Xinjiang in China.
The wingspan is 52–75 mm. It is a variable species. The pink area of the hindwing can be intense or faint.
The larvae possibly feed on Apocynum species.[2]
References
- ↑ "Sphingidae Taxonomic Inventory: Hyles chamyla". sphingidae.myspecies.info. https://sphingidae.myspecies.info/taxonomy/term/1290. Retrieved 2023-06-24.
- ↑ Pittaway, A. R.; Kitching, I. J. (2018). "Hyles chamyla (Denso, 1913) -- Dogbane hawkmoth". http://tpittaway.tripod.com/china/h_cha.htm. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
Wikidata ☰ Q1383661 entry
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