Rhagastis albomarginatus


Rhagastis albomarginatus is a moth of the family Sphingidae.

Distribution

It is known from the Himalaya, China, Taiwan, Myanmar, Sumatra, Java and Borneo.
s weakly dentate with white with brown vein spots. The costal edge is at least partly creamy white. The hindwing underside has a small black discal spot.

Biology

Larvae of subspecies R. a. dichroae have been recorded feeding on Vernicia montana and Dichroa febrifuga, while the larvae of subspecies R. a. albomarginatus feed on Dichroa, Hydrangea and Vitis species.

Subspecies

  • Rhagastis albomarginatus albomarginatus
  • Rhagastis albomarginatus dichroae Mell, 1922
  • Rhagastis albomarginatus everetti Rothschild & Jordan, 1903