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Großer Weinschwärmer

Hippotion celerio

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (Taiwan, Yemen), and Europe (5 countries).

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇾🇪 Yemen 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde 🇩🇿 Algeria 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC)

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Tier)

Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)

Insecta (Insekten)

Lepidoptera (Schmetterlinge)

Species

Hippotion celerio (Großer Weinschwärmer)

Names in Other Languages

French Le Sphinx Phoenix

German Großer Weinschwärmer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Großer Weinschwärmer?

The scientific name of Großer Weinschwärmer is Hippotion celerio. It belongs to the genus Hippotion.

Where does Großer Weinschwärmer live?

Großer Weinschwärmer is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (Taiwan, Yemen), and Europe (5 countries).. Countries include Algeria, Belgium, Cabo Verde, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles.

What family does Großer Weinschwärmer belong to?

Großer Weinschwärmer (Hippotion celerio) belongs to the genus Hippotion, which is part of the taxonomic family Sphingidae.

What kingdom does Großer Weinschwärmer belong to?

Großer Weinschwärmer (Hippotion celerio) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

Native Range — 15 Countries

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Genus Hippotion — 1 Species

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Großer Weinschwärmer

Hippotion celerio

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Data verified März 2026

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