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Le Sphinx Phoenix

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 (animal)

Arthropoda (arthropodes)

Insecta (insecte)

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Hippotion celerio (Le Sphinx Phoenix)

Names in Other Languages

French Le Sphinx Phoenix

German Großer Weinschwärmer

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Butterflies & Moths

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Le Sphinx Phoenix?

The scientific name of Le Sphinx Phoenix is Hippotion celerio. It belongs to the genus Hippotion.

Where does Le Sphinx Phoenix live?

Le Sphinx Phoenix 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 Le Sphinx Phoenix belong to?

Le Sphinx Phoenix (Hippotion celerio) belongs to the genus Hippotion, which is part of the taxonomic family Sphingidae.

What kingdom does Le Sphinx Phoenix belong to?

Le Sphinx Phoenix (Hippotion celerio) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

Native Range — 15 Countries

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Genus Hippotion — 1 Species

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Le Sphinx Phoenix

Hippotion celerio

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Data verified mars 2026

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