Theretra insularis explained

Theretra insularis is a moth of the family Sphingidae first described by Charles Swinhoe in 1892. It is known from the Philippines, north-eastern Borneo, the Moluccas, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Fiji.

Subspecies

• Theretra insularis insularis (the Philippines, north-eastern Borneo, Moluccas, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Fiji Islands)^[1]
• Theretra insularis ambrymensis Lachlan, 2004 (Ambrym Island)
• Theretra insularis lenis Jordan, 1926 (Solomon Islands)
• Theretra insularis mollis Jordan, 1926 (St. Matthias Island)
• Theretra insularis valens Jordan, 1926 (New Ireland)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Papua Insects Foundation . Papua-Insects.nl . The Papua Insects Foundation . October 25, 2011.