The Sphingidae: The Hawkmoths
Abstract
This chapter describes current knowledge of the hawkmoths, Sphingidae, with special focus on the Australian fauna. The chapter covers the number of species worldwide, early records and well-publicized species. The morphology is dealt with along with pests and conservation. All of the known Australian species, with notes on their distribution and host plants, are summarized in an Appendix.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
Entomological Studies and Ecology
Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CABI eBooks
- Pages
- 296–314
- Publication date
- 23 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter