Kingdom Animalia Order Lepidoptera Genus Ambulyx Higher classification Ambulyx | Phylum Arthropoda Family Sphingidae Scientific name Ambulyx placida Rank Species | |
Similar Ambulyx, Sphingidae, Butterflies and moths, Ambulyx moorei, Ambulyx ochracea | ||
Ambulyx placida is a species of moth of the family Sphingidae. It is known from the Himalayan foothills of northern India, Nepal and Tibet.
The wingspan is 104–114 mm. It is similar to Ambulyx semiplacida, but can be distinguished by the much smaller subbasal spot on the forewing upperside.
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