Polyptychoides grayii

(Polyptychoides grayii)

Description

Polyptychoides grayii, or Gray's polyptychus, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is known from eastern Africa, south to South Africa. The wingspan is 77–93 mm. The larvae feed on Cordia caffra.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Sphingidae
Genus:Polyptychoides
News coming your way
The biggest news about our planet delivered to you each day
Subscribe