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Silver-striped Hawkmoth

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 (प्राणी)

Arthropoda (सन्धिपाद)

Insecta (कीट)

Lepidoptera (शल्कपंखी गण)

Species

Hippotion celerio (Silver-striped Hawkmoth)

Names in Other Languages

French Le Sphinx Phoenix

German Großer Weinschwärmer

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प्राणी

सन्धिपाद

शल्कपंखी गण

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Silver-striped Hawkmoth?

The scientific name of Silver-striped Hawkmoth is Hippotion celerio. It belongs to the genus Hippotion.

Where does Silver-striped Hawkmoth live?

Silver-striped Hawkmoth 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 Silver-striped Hawkmoth belong to?

Silver-striped Hawkmoth (Hippotion celerio) belongs to the genus Hippotion, which is part of the taxonomic family Sphingidae.

What kingdom does Silver-striped Hawkmoth belong to?

Silver-striped Hawkmoth (Hippotion celerio) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).

Native Range — 15 Countries

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Genus Hippotion — 1 Species

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Silver-striped Hawkmoth

Hippotion celerio

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Data verified मार्च 2026

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