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Rhagastis confusa

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Rhagastis confusa

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Rhagastis confusa

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

Rhagastis confusa Wikipedia


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