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Morgan's Sphinx

Xanthopan morganii

Taxonomy

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

About

Xanthopan is a monotypic genus of sphinx moth, with Xanthopan morganii (commonly misspelled as "morgani"), or Morgan's sphinx moth as its sole species. It is a very large sphinx moth from East Africa (Rhodesia, Nyasaland) and Madagascar. Little is known of the biology, though the adults have been found to visit orchids.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Morgan's Sphinx?
The scientific name of Morgan's Sphinx is Xanthopan morganii.
What kingdom does Morgan's Sphinx belong to?
Morgan's Sphinx belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Morgan's Sphinx belong to?
Morgan's Sphinx belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Morgan's Sphinx belong to?
Morgan's Sphinx belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Morgan's Sphinx belong to?
Morgan's Sphinx belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Morgan's Sphinx belong to?
Morgan's Sphinx belongs to the family Sphingidae.
What genus does Morgan's Sphinx belong to?
Morgan's Sphinx belongs to the genus Xanthopan.