Agrius convolvuli (Linnaeus)
(=Herse convolvuli (L.))

Taxonomic position

Insecta: Lepidoptera: Bombycoidea: Sphingidae: Sphinginae: Acherontiini

Common names

Convolvulus hawk moth, sweetpotato hawk moth

Habitat / Crop(s) damaged

Mainly Convolvulaceae, including cultivated hosts like sweetpotato; Leguminosae like soyabean, Phaseolus sp. and beans; other hosts include sunflower, citrus, grapevine, groundnut, etc.

Larval feeding results in defoliation.

Pest status

Minor.

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