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Taxonomic analysis of hawk moths (Lepidoptera, Sphingidae) of samarkand region

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2023
Authors:S. N. Omonov, Rahimov, M. S., Askarova, M. R., Khomidova, G. O.
Journal:International Journal of Entomology Research
Volume:8
Issue:5
Start Page:14
Pagination:14-17
Date Published:05/2023
Keywords:SPHINGIDAE, UZBEKISTAN
Abstract:

"The districts of the Samarkand region are of particular importance due to the richness of plant and animal species. From this point of view, it is a very rich area in terms of the number of species of hawk moths. As a result of specially conducted research, it was found that 16 species of hawk moths belonging to 12 genera and 3 subfamilies can be found in the area. This scientific article provides information on the biological and ecological characteristics of 16 species of hawk moths."

URL:https://www.entomologyjournals.com/archives/2023/vol8/issue5
Taxonomic name: 
STI taxonomic comments: 
At least one of the moths identified as "Manduca quiquemaculatus" is a specimen of Manduca diffissa, maybe ssp. tropicalis (J. Haxaire, pers. comm., 12.i.2024).
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