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Acanthosphinx guessfeldti

Acanthosphinx guessfeldti

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Sphingidae ›Genus: Acanthosphinx

About

Acanthosphinx is a monotypic moth genus in the family Sphingidae erected by Per Olof Christopher Aurivillius in 1891. Its only species, Acanthosphinx guessfeldti, the widow sphinx, was first described by Hermann Dewitz in 1879. It is known from forests from Sierra Leone to the Congo, Angola, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania and Uganda.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Acanthosphinx guessfeldti?
The scientific name of Acanthosphinx guessfeldti is Acanthosphinx guessfeldti.
What kingdom does Acanthosphinx guessfeldti belong to?
Acanthosphinx guessfeldti belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Acanthosphinx guessfeldti belong to?
Acanthosphinx guessfeldti belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Acanthosphinx guessfeldti belong to?
Acanthosphinx guessfeldti belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Acanthosphinx guessfeldti belong to?
Acanthosphinx guessfeldti belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Acanthosphinx guessfeldti belong to?
Acanthosphinx guessfeldti belongs to the family Sphingidae.
What genus does Acanthosphinx guessfeldti belong to?
Acanthosphinx guessfeldti belongs to the genus Acanthosphinx.