Convolvulus Hawkmoth
Agrius convolvuli
Not assessedPhoto: Didier Descouens · CC BY-SA 4.0
Insectherbivore
The convolvulus hawkmoth is a sizable moth found across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. It's known for its long-distance travels, sometimes migrating to new areas. In New Zealand, it has local names like kumara moth and hīhue in Māori.
- This moth is large compared to many other moth species.
- It migrates across continents, appearing in different regions seasonally.
- In New Zealand, it's associated with kumara (sweet potato) crops.
GrasslandFarmUrbanAfricaAsiaEurope
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- Classification
- Insect
- Scientific name
- Agrius convolvuli
- Habitat
- Grassland, Farm, Urban
- Regions in this directory
- Africa, Asia, Europe
- Diet
- herbivore
- Relative size
- large
