Genus Theretra Rank Species | ||
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Similar Theretra, Hippotion, Hyles vespertilio, Hyles livornica, Hippotion celerio | ||
Theretra alecto
Theretra alecto, known as the Levant hawk moth, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is found in the Indomalaya ecozone and warm parts of the Palearctic ecozone, including extreme south-eastern Europe.
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The wingspan is 75–106 mm.
The larvae feed on Vitis and Parthenocissus species.
Larva of theretra alecto fed on grape leaves its petiole
References
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