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First report of Oleander Hawkmoth, Daphnis nerii (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae) feeding on Alstonia scholaris (Apocynaceae) from India

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2022
Authors:A. A. Dar, Jamal, K., Shah, M. S.
Journal:Transactions of the Entomological Society of America
Volume:148
Start Page:51
Pagination:51-58
Date Published:02/2022
Keywords:DAPHNIS, FOODPLANT, INDIA, SPHINGIDAE, WORLDMAP1
Abstract:

"Alstonia scholaris (L.) R.Br. is reported as host plant for various arthropods, including various Lepidoptera species. In this present paper, Alstonia scholaris (L.) R.Br. is presented as a new host plant for Oleander Hawkmoth, Daphnis nerii (Linnaeus, 1758) for the first time from India. In addition, a list of other host plants associated with this moth species from India are also enlisted in this paper."

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