Megacorma obliqua explained

Megacorma obliqua, the black-belted hawkmoth, is a moth of the family Sphingidae.

Distribution

It is known from Sri Lanka, north-eastern India, Myanmar, south-western China (Yunnan, Hainan), Thailand, northern Vietnam, Malaysia (Peninsular, Sarawak, Sabah), Indonesia (Sumatra, Kalimantan, Java, Ceram, Papua Barat), the Philippines (including Palawan), Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.[1]

Description

The wingspan is 120–145 mm. It can be distinguished from all other Sphingidae species by the combination of the labial palp structure, long thorax and wing pattern.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pittaway . A. R. . Kitching . I. J. . 2018 . Megacorma obliqua obliqua (Walker, 1856) -- Black-belted hawkmoth . Sphingidae of the Eastern Palaearctic . December 16, 2018.