1,070 observations
African Hummingbird Hawkmoth
Macroglossum trochilus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Lepidoptera βΊFamily: Sphingidae βΊGenus: Macroglossum
About
Macroglossum trochilus (African hummingbird hawk-moth) is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is very common in most habitats throughout southern and eastern Africa and in the Comoro Islands.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of African Hummingbird Hawkmoth is Macroglossum trochilus.
- African Hummingbird Hawkmoth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- African Hummingbird Hawkmoth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- African Hummingbird Hawkmoth belongs to the class Insecta.
- African Hummingbird Hawkmoth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- African Hummingbird Hawkmoth belongs to the family Sphingidae.
- African Hummingbird Hawkmoth belongs to the genus Macroglossum.