Daphnis protrudens
TaxonDaphnis protrudens
AuthorityFelder, 1874[1]
Synonyms
  • Daphnis neriastri Boisduval, 1875

Daphnis protrudens is a moth of the family Sphingidae.

Distribution

It is known from Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Queensland.

Description

The wingspan is about 100 mm (3.9 in).

Biology

The larvae have been recorded feeding on Timonius timon.[2]

Subspecies

  • Daphnis protrudens protrudens
  • Daphnis protrudens lecourti Cadiou, 1997 (Sulawesi)

References

  1. ^ "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. Archived from the original on 2012-10-26. Retrieved 2011-10-26.
  2. ^ "Australian Insects". Lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au. 2010-06-24. Retrieved 2011-10-26.