small elephant hawk-moth

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง)

Class

Insecta (แมลง)

Order

Lepidoptera (ผีเสื้อ)

Family

Sphingidae

Genus

Deilephila

Species

Deilephila porcellus (small elephant hawk-moth)

Names in Other Languages

French petit sphinx de la vigne

German Kleiner Weinschwärmer

Similar Species in Deilephila

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Elephant Hawk

Deilephila elpenor

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of small elephant hawk-moth?

The scientific name of small elephant hawk-moth is Deilephila porcellus. It belongs to the genus Deilephila.

What is the conservation status of small elephant hawk-moth?

small elephant hawk-moth (Deilephila porcellus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does small elephant hawk-moth live?

small elephant hawk-moth is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does small elephant hawk-moth belong to?

small elephant hawk-moth (Deilephila porcellus) belongs to the genus Deilephila, which is part of the taxonomic family Sphingidae.

Is small elephant hawk-moth endangered?

No, small elephant hawk-moth (Deilephila porcellus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does small elephant hawk-moth belong to?

small elephant hawk-moth (Deilephila porcellus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of small elephant hawk-moth?

The closest relatives of small elephant hawk-moth in the genus Deilephila include Elephant Hawk.