Rhagastis binoculata Matsumura, 1909 is a animal in the Sphingidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Rhagastis binoculata Matsumura, 1909

Rhagastis binoculata Matsumura, 1909

Rhagastis binoculata is a widespread endemic Taiwanese moth in the Sphingidae family, with a 54–63 mm wingspan.

Family
Genus
Rhagastis
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Rhagastis binoculata Matsumura, 1909

Rhagastis binoculata is a moth species that belongs to the family Sphingidae. This species is endemic to Taiwan, and it is widespread across the island. Its wingspan measures between 54 and 63 millimeters. Adult moths of this species can be active year-round. The larvae of Rhagastis binoculata have been documented feeding on Hydrangea chinensis.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Sphingidae Rhagastis

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