Daphnis nerii - Oleander hawk

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Daphnis nerii

Photo(s): Bart Wursten, Yangambi, DR Congo

Species details:

Note:
Distribution: Widespread in Africa, Asia and Europe.
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Related plant species:
Apocynaceae subfamilies Apocynoideae and RauvolfioideaeRauvolfia caffra (Larval foodplant)
Apocynaceae subfamilies Apocynoideae and RauvolfioideaeVoacanga thouarsii (Larval foodplant)
Literature: Pinhey, E.C.G. (1975), Hawk Moths of Central and Southern Africa, Thomas Meikle Series No. 2, Longmans Southern Africa, Cape Town, p. 63.
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Flora of the Democratic Republic of Congo: Lepidoptera - Butterflies and Moths: Daphnis nerii .
https://www.drcongoflora.com/speciesdata/insect-display.php?insect_species_id=402360, retrieved 4 October 2024

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