Rhagastis binoculata

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Rhagastis binoculata
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Dorsal view (male)
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Ventral view (male)
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Sphingidae
Genus: Rhagastis
Species:
R. binoculata
Binomial name
Rhagastis binoculata
Synonyms
  • Rhagastis variaWileman, 1910
  • Rhagastis elongata Clark, 1937
  • Rhagastis albomarginatus sauteriMell, 1958

Rhagastis binoculata is a moth of the family Sphingidae. [1] [2] [3] [4] It is endemic to Taiwan [1] [3] [4] where it is widespread. [1] [3]

The wingspan is 54–63 mm. Adults can be active throughout the year. Larvae have been recorded feeding on Hydrangea chinensis . [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Pittaway, A. R. & Kitching, I. J. (2025). "Rhagastis binoculata Matsumura, 1909". Sphingidae of the Eastern Palaearctic. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Rhagastis binoculata Matsumura, 1909". Global Lepidoptera Index 1.1.25.047. 16 February 2025. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Kitching, I.J. (2024). "Rhagastis binoculata Matsumura, 1909". Sphingidae Taxonomic Inventory. Retrieved 27 February 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 "Rhagastis binoculata Matsumura, 1909". Catalogue of Life in Taiwan (TaiCOL). Taipei, Taiwan: Taiwan Biodiversity Information Facility. 2025. Retrieved 27 February 2025.


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