8,270 observations
Small Elephant Hawkmoth
Deilephila porcellus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Arthropoda βΊClass: Insecta βΊOrder: Lepidoptera βΊFamily: Sphingidae βΊGenus: Deilephila
About
Deilephila porcellus, known as the small elephant hawk-moth, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is found in Europe, North Africa and Western Asia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Small Elephant Hawkmoth is Deilephila porcellus.
- Small Elephant Hawkmoth belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Small Elephant Hawkmoth belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Small Elephant Hawkmoth belongs to the class Insecta.
- Small Elephant Hawkmoth belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Small Elephant Hawkmoth belongs to the family Sphingidae.
- Small Elephant Hawkmoth belongs to the genus Deilephila.