About Hippotion celerio Linnaeus, 1758
The scientific name of this species is Hippotion celerio Linnaeus, 1758. The length of its forewing typically ranges from 28 to 45 millimetres, which equals 1.1 to 1.8 inches. This species occurs in Africa, and in central and southern Asia including India and Sri Lanka. It can also be found as a migrant in southern Europe and Australia.