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Maile Pilau Hornworm

Macroglossum pyrrhosticta

Taxonomy

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

About

Macroglossum pyrrhosticta (Maile Pilau hornworm or hummingbird hawk moth) is a species of Hawk moth of the family Sphingidae. It is found in Sri Lanka, eastern India, Nepal, Thailand, central and eastern China, South Korea, North Korea, Japan, the southern Russian Far East, Taiwan, the Philippines (Luzon), East Malaysia and Indonesia. It is an introduced species in Hawaii.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Maile Pilau Hornworm?
The scientific name of Maile Pilau Hornworm is Macroglossum pyrrhosticta.
What kingdom does Maile Pilau Hornworm belong to?
Maile Pilau Hornworm belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Maile Pilau Hornworm belong to?
Maile Pilau Hornworm belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Maile Pilau Hornworm belong to?
Maile Pilau Hornworm belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Maile Pilau Hornworm belong to?
Maile Pilau Hornworm belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Maile Pilau Hornworm belong to?
Maile Pilau Hornworm belongs to the family Sphingidae.
What genus does Maile Pilau Hornworm belong to?
Maile Pilau Hornworm belongs to the genus Macroglossum.