Ampelophaga dolichoides explained

Ampelophaga dolichoides, the green banded hawkmoth, is a moth of the family Sphingidae.[1] It was described by Rudolf Felder in 1874. It is found from Nepal and Sikkim, north-eastern India, across Thailand and south-western China to Selangor, Peninsular Malaysia.

The wingspan is 80–100 mm.[2]

The larvae feed on Vitaceae species, particularly the mature leaves. A larva found on Tetrastigma was reared on Parthenocissus inserta.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Savela . Markku . Ampelophaga dolichoides (R. Felder, [1874]) ]. Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms . December 3, 2018.
  2. Web site: Pittaway . A. R. . Kitching . I. J. . 2018 . Elibia dolichoides (R. Felder, [1874]) -- Green banded hawkmoth ]. Sphingidae of the Eastern Palaearctic . December 13, 2018.

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