Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Sphingidae Scientific name Rhagastis confusa | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Rhagastis Rank Species | |
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Rhagastis confusa is a moth of the family Sphingidae.
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Distribution
It is known from northern India, Nepal, northern Thailand, south-western China and northern Vietnam.
Description
The wingspan is 84–90 mm. It is similar to Rhagastis albomarginatus albomarginatus but distinguishable by the almost uniform olive-green ground colour of the forewing upperside and the lack of a small black discal spot on the hindwing underside.
Biology
Larvae have been recorded feeding on Vitis species in India.
References
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