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Studies on genus Hippotion Hübner (Sphingidae: Lepidoptera) from India

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2018
Authors:A. S. Kaleka, Singh, D., Kaur, P.
Journal:Journal of Entomological Research
Volume:42
Issue:1
Start Page:129
Pagination:129-134
Date Published:03/2018
Keywords:HIPPOTION, INDIA, MALE GENITALIA, SPHINGIDAE, WORLDMAP1
Abstract:

"The male and female genitalic features of four species of genus Hippotion Hübner viz. i.e. celerio (Linnaeus), echeclus (Boisduval), boerhaviae (Fabricius) and rafflesi (Butler) have been studied and illustrated. The genus diagnosis has been updated and a key to the species has been formulated."

URL:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/324252130_Studies_on_Genus_Hippotion_Hubner_Sphingidae_Lepidoptera_from_India
DOI:10.5958/0974-4576.2018.00022.1
STI taxonomic comments: 
The records of Hippotion rafflesii and Hippotion boerhaviae are likely to include or comprise entirely records of Hippotion rosetta.
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