Macroglossum nycteris, the Himalayan hummingbird hawkmoth, is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It's larvae have been recorded feeding on Galium species and Rubia cordifolia.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Himalayan Hummingbird Hawkmoth being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Macroglossum pyrrhosticta
- Aellopos ceculus
- Macroglossum divergens
- Macroglossum gyrans
- Macroglossum corythus
- Macroglossum trochilus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera
- Family
- Sphingidae
- Genus
- Macroglossum
- Species
- Macroglossum nycteris
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