Diversity of hawkmoths (Sphingidae) in India: A Review

Family Sphingidae belonging to Order Lepidoptera whose members are commonly known as Hawk moths or Sphinx moths. There three subfamilies of this family named Macroglossinae, Smerinthinae and Sphinginae. hawkmoths distributed all over the world mostly preferring tropical areas. is very less literature available on hawkmoths, so an attempt made understand diversity patterns throughout India. The current study conducted document earlier existing faunal As economically important insects these act beneficial pollinators well environmental indicators. So, presence in environment essential for maintaining ecological balance. present review paper comprises brief information