Sphinx formosana
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| Sphinx formosana | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Sphingidae |
| Genus: | Sphinx |
| Species: | S. formosana |
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| Sphinx formosana | |
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Hyloicus formosana (Riotte, 1970) | |
Sphinx formosana is a moth of the family Sphingidae.[1][2][3] It is endemic to Taiwan[3] and known from the northern central mountains at elevations above 2,000 m (6,600 ft).[4]
The wingspan is 68–75 mm (2.7–3.0 in). Adults are active in June–July.[4]
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