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Elephant Hawkmoth

Deilephila elpenor

Taxonomy

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

About

Deilephila elpenor, also known as the elephant hawk moth, is a moth in the Sphingdae family. Its common name is derived from the caterpillar's resemblance to an elephant's trunk. It is most common in central Europe and is distributed throughout the palearctic region. Its distinct olive and pink coloring makes it one of the most recognizable moths in its range. However, it is quite easy to confuse the elephant hawk moth with the small elephant hawk...

Frequently Asked Questions

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