Pseudoclanis postica Walker, 1856 is a animal in the Sphingidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Pseudoclanis postica Walker, 1856
Pseudoclanis postica is a 73–95 mm wingspan sphingid moth found in South Africa and Zimbabwe, whose larvae feed on specific tree species.
Pseudoclanis postica is a moth species belonging to the family Sphingidae. It was first formally described by Francis Walker in 1856. This species is recorded from South Africa and Zimbabwe. The wingspan of adult individuals ranges from 73 to 95 mm. The larvae of Pseudoclanis postica feed on plants from the Celtis genus, the Trema genus, Chaetachme aristata, and Ficus ingens.
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