Andriasa
Encyclopedia
Andriasa is a genus of moth
s in the Sphingidae
family.
Moth
A moth is an insect closely related to the butterfly, both being of the order Lepidoptera. Moths form the majority of this order; there are thought to be 150,000 to 250,000 different species of moth , with thousands of species yet to be described...
s in the Sphingidae
Sphingidae
Sphingidae is a family of moths , commonly known as hawk moths, sphinx moths and hornworms, that includes about 1,200 species . It is best represented in the tropics but there are species in every region . They are moderate to large in size and are distinguished among moths for their rapid,...
family.
Species
- Andriasa contrariaAndriasa contrariaAndriasa contraria is a moth of the Sphingidae family. It is known from tropical Africa, including Kenya, Cameroon and South Africa. It is a very variable species and is common in all habitats except deserts and high mountains....
- WalkerFrancis Walker (entomologist)Francis Walker was an English entomologist. He was one of the most prolific authors in entomology, and stirred controversy during his later life as his publications resulted in a huge number of junior synonyms....
, 1856 - Andriasa mitchelliAndriasa mitchelliAndriasa mitchelli is a moth of the Sphingidae family. It is known from Malawi.The length of the forewings is 34.8-35.2 mm for males. It is similar to Andriasa contraria contraria, but larger and differing in the more extensive dark brown subapical patch on the costa of the forewing upperside and...
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