Euchloron


Euchloron is a monotypic moth genus of the family Sphingidae first described by Jean [Baptiste Boisduval] in 1875. Its only species, Euchloron megaera, the verdant hawk, is known from most of Africa and Yemen. It is a migratory species.
The length of the forewings is 40–50 mm and the wingspan is 96–121 mm.
The larvae feed on Ampelopsis quinquefolia, Vigna and Cissus species.

Subspecies

  • Euchloron megaera megaera
  • Euchloron megaera asiatica Haxaire & Melichar, 2009
  • Euchloron megaera lacordairei
  • Euchloron megaera orhanti Haxaire, 2010
  • Euchloron megaera serrai Darge, 1970