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Rhagastis trilineata

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Rhagastis trilineata
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R. trilineata
Binomial name
Rhagastis trilineata

Rhagastis trilineata is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is known from Japan.[2]

It is similar to Rhagastis mongoliana but distinguishable by the almost uniform (not distinctly chequered) forewing fringes and the small black discal spot on the hindwing underside. The hindwing underside has a small black discal spot.

Larvae have been recorded feeding on Hydrangea macrophylla.

References

  1. ^ "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. Archived from the original on 2012-10-24. Retrieved 2011-10-25. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ Pittaway AR; Kitching I. "Sphingidae of the Eastern Palaearctic". Tpittaway.tripod.com. Retrieved 2011-10-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)