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spurge hawk-moth

Hyles euphorbiae

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Africa (Cabo Verde, Chad), Europe (4 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇩 Chad

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (動物)
Phylum
Arthropoda (節足動物)
Class
Insecta (昆虫)
Order
Lepidoptera (チョウ目)
Family
Sphingidae
Genus
Hyles
Species
Hyles euphorbiae (spurge hawk-moth)

Names in Other Languages

French sphinx nicéa
German Wolfsmilchschwärmer

Similar Species in Hyles

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Seathorn Hawk-Moth
Hyles hippophaes
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striped hawk-moth
Hyles livornica
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of spurge hawk-moth?
The scientific name of spurge hawk-moth is Hyles euphorbiae. It belongs to the genus Hyles.
Where does spurge hawk-moth live?
spurge hawk-moth is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Cabo Verde, Chad), Europe (4 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Cabo Verde, Canada, Chad, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does spurge hawk-moth belong to?
spurge hawk-moth (Hyles euphorbiae) belongs to the genus Hyles, which is part of the taxonomic family Sphingidae.
What kingdom does spurge hawk-moth belong to?
spurge hawk-moth (Hyles euphorbiae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of spurge hawk-moth?
The closest relatives of spurge hawk-moth in the genus Hyles include Seathorn Hawk-Moth, striped hawk-moth.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Hyles — 3 Species

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Seathorn Hawk-Moth
Hyles hippophaes
DD
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spurge hawk-moth
Hyles euphorbiae
NE
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striped hawk-moth
Hyles livornica
NE
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