Rhagastis albomarginatus explained

Rhagastis albomarginatus is a moth of the family Sphingidae.

Distribution

It is known from the Himalaya, China, Taiwan, Myanmar, Sumatra, Java and Borneo.s weakly dentate with white with brown vein spots. The costal edge is at least partly creamy white. The hindwing underside has a small black discal spot.

Biology

Larvae of subspecies R. a. dichroae have been recorded feeding on Vernicia montana and Dichroa febrifuga, while the larvae of subspecies R. a. albomarginatus feed on Dichroa, Hydrangea and Vitis species.^[1]

Subspecies

• Rhagastis albomarginatus albomarginatus (Himalaya, Taiwan, Myanmar)
• Rhagastis albomarginatus dichroae Mell, 1922 (China)^[2]
• Rhagastis albomarginatus everetti Rothschild & Jordan, 1903 (Indonesia, including Borneo and Sumatra)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rhagastis albomarginatus Rothschild . The Moths of Borneo . December 17, 2018.
2. Web site: Pittaway . A. R. . Kitching . I. J. . 2018 . Rhagastis albomarginatus dichroae Mell, 1922 -- Pale-edged mottled hawkmoth . Sphingidae of the Eastern Palaearctic . December 17, 2018.