Herse convolvuli (L.) - Convolvulus hawk

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Herse convolvuli
Herse convolvuli
Herse convolvuli

Photo(s): Bart Wursten, Chimanimani (left), Ndundu Lodge, Vumba (right)

Species details:

Note: Female (right) has less distinct markings on the forewings than the male (left & centre)
Distribution: Common and widespread throughout Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia
Larval food (by plant family):
Larval food (by plant genus):
ConvolvulaceaeConvolvulus
ConvolvulaceaeIpomoea
Larval food (by plant species):

Copyright: Mark Hyde, Bart Wursten and Petra Ballings, 2002-13

Hyde, M.A., Wursten, B.T. & Ballings, P. (2013). Flora of Zimbabwe: Moth species: Herse convolvuli .
http://www.zimbabweflora.co.zw/speciesdata/insect-display.php?insect_species_id=401180, retrieved 19 June 2013

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