Boisduval's Hawkmoth (Theretra boisduvalii)

Boisduval's Hawkmoth, a reference photo — Photo: Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Theretra boisduvalii is a moth of the family Sphingidae.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Boisduval's 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

Theretra clotho
Xylophanes hannemanni
Xylophanes anubus
Xylophanes porcus
Theretra latreillii
Theretra indistincta

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Sphingidae
Genus: Theretra
Species: Theretra boisduvalii

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