Oleander Hawk-Moth
Daphnis nerii
Not assessedPhoto: Didier Descouens · CC BY-SA 4.0
Insectherbivore
The Oleander Hawk-Moth is a striking insect known for its army green wings and graceful flight. Found in warm regions, it belongs to the Sphingidae family and was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758.
- Its wings are a distinctive army green color.
- It belongs to the Sphingidae family of moths.
- First described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758.
ForestGrasslandUrbanAfricaAsiaEurope
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Insect
- Scientific name
- Daphnis nerii
- Habitat
- Forest, Grassland, Urban
- Regions in this directory
- Africa, Asia, Europe
- Diet
- herbivore
- Relative size
- medium
