140 observations
Large striped hawkmoth
Hippotion osiris
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Lepidoptera βΊFamily: Sphingidae βΊGenus: Hippotion
About
Hippotion osiris is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is common throughout most of the Ethiopian Region, including Madagascar and the Seychelles. Occasional vagrants have been recorded from Spain. It is uncommon on the East African coast. This species is an occasional migrant.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Large striped hawkmoth is Hippotion osiris.
- Large striped hawkmoth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Large striped hawkmoth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Large striped hawkmoth belongs to the class Insecta.
- Large striped hawkmoth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Large striped hawkmoth belongs to the family Sphingidae.
- Large striped hawkmoth belongs to the genus Hippotion.