''Leucostrophus'' is a genus of
moth
Moths are a group of insects that includes all members of the order Lepidoptera that are not Butterfly, butterflies. They were previously classified as suborder Heterocera, but the group is Paraphyly, paraphyletic with respect to butterflies (s ...
s in the family
Sphingidae
The Sphingidae are a family of moths commonly called sphinx moths, also colloquially known as hawk moths, with many of their caterpillars known as hornworms. It includes about 1,450 species. It is best represented in the tropics, but species ar ...
. They are large,
diurnal moths native to Africa.
Species
This genus contains the following species:
[
*'' Leucostrophus alterhirundo'' d'Abrera, 1987
*'' Leucostrophus commasiae'' (]Walker
Walker or The Walker may refer to:
People
*Walker (given name)
*Walker (surname)
*Walker (Brazilian footballer) (born 1982), Brazilian footballer
Places
In the United States
*Walker, Arizona, in Yavapai County
*Walker, Mono County, California
* ...
, 1856)
References
Macroglossini
Sphingidae genera
Moths of Africa
Taxa described in 1903
Taxa named by Walter Rothschild
Taxa named by Karl Jordan
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