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Oleander Hawk Moth

Daphnis nerii

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

🇩🇿 Algeria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇯🇵 Japan 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family
Sphingidae
Genus
Daphnis
Species
Daphnis nerii (Oleander Hawk Moth)

Names in Other Languages

French sphinx du laurier-rose
German Oleanderschwärmer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Oleander Hawk Moth?
The scientific name of Oleander Hawk Moth is Daphnis nerii. It belongs to the genus Daphnis.
Where does Oleander Hawk Moth live?
Oleander Hawk Moth is found in Widely distributed across Africa (7 countries), Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Algeria, Belgium, Cabo Verde, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Denmark, Japan, Madagascar, Norway, Seychelles.
What family does Oleander Hawk Moth belong to?
Oleander Hawk Moth (Daphnis nerii) belongs to the genus Daphnis, which is part of the taxonomic family Sphingidae.
What kingdom does Oleander Hawk Moth belong to?
Oleander Hawk Moth (Daphnis nerii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 14 Countries

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Genus Daphnis — 1 Species

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Oleander Hawk Moth
Daphnis nerii
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