Daphnis placida
Daphnis placida is a moth of the family Sphingidae.
Distribution
It is known from Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Solomon Islands and the northern half of Australia. This species has also been recorded in New Zealand.Description
The wingspan is about 60 mm.The larvae have been recorded feeding on Alstonia constricta, Neisosperma kilneri and Tabernaemontana angustisepala.
Subspecies
- Daphnis placida placida
- Daphnis placida salomonis Rothschild & Jordan, 1906