Gnathothlibus erotus explained

Gnathothlibus erotus, the white-brow hawkmoth, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. The species was first described by Pieter Cramer in 1777.

Taxonomic notes

Distribution

This species can bes found from India to Borneo and from Australia and Cook Islands to New Caledonia and eastwards into Polynesia as far as Pitcairn Island. [1]

Description

Larvae have been recorded on a wide range of plants, including Ipomoea batatas, Vitis vinifera, Dillenia alata, Escallonia macrantha, Melastoma affine, Pentas lanceolata, Cayratia acris, Cayratia clematidea, Cayratia trifolia, Leea indica Parthenocissus quinquefolia, Hibbertia scandens, Cissus and Morinda. [2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.mothsofborneo.com/part-3/sphingidae/sphingidae_18_1.php Moths of Borneo
  2. Herbison-Evans, Don & Crossley, Stella Australian Caterpillars and their Butterflies and Moths