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List of moths of India (Sphingidae)

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Theretra nessus, the yam hawk moth in Mudumalai National Park, Tamil Nadu, India

This is a list of moths of the family Sphingidae that are found in India. It also acts as an index to the species articles and forms part of the full List of moths of India. The list is under development.

Subfamily Sphinginae

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Genus Agrius

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Genus Dolbina

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Subfamily Smerinthinae

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Genus Ambulyx

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Genus Clanis

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Genus Marumba

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Genus Daphnusa

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Genus Langia

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Genus Agnosia

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Genus Cypa

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Genus Cypoides

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Genus Sataspes

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Subfamily Macroglossinae

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Genus Hemaris

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Genus Daphnis

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Genus Dahira

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Genus Elibia

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Genus Angonyx

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Genus Cizara

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Genus Nephele

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Macroglossum corythus
Macroglossum stellatarum

Genus Hyles

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Genus Theretra

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Genus Pergesa

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See also

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References

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  • Cotes, E. C.; Swinhoe, C. (1887) A Catalogue of the Moths of India. Part 1-Sphinges. Indian Museum, Calcutta.
  • Hampson, G. F. et al. (1892–1937) The Fauna of British India, Including Ceylon and Burma: Moths. Vols. 1-5 cxix + 2813 p - 1295 figs - 1 table - 15 pl (12 in col.)
  • Kitching, I.J. & Cadiou, J-M. (2000) Hawkmoths of the World: an Annotated and Illustrated Revisionary Checklist. Cornell University Press. viii + 227 pp., 8 plates.
  • Savela, Markku. "Sphingidae Latreille, 1802". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved 8 July 2007.
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