Creamstripe Hawkmoth

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Theretra cajus

Creamstripe Hawkmoth, a reference photo
Photo: Pieter Cramer (1721 - 1776) and Caspar Stoll (between 1725 and 1730 - 1791) · Public domain

Theretra cajus is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is known from South Africa and Zimbabwe.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Creamstripe 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

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Lepidoptera
Family
Sphingidae
Species
Theretra cajus

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