Vol. 19 No. 9 (2004): September
Paper

The Hawkmoth, Macroglossum gyrans and its interaction with some plant species at Visakhapatnam

Published 2004-09-21

Abstract

The Hawkmoth, Macroglossum gyrans was studied with regard to its nectar host plants and floral characteristics such as flower shape, colour, nectar volume, sugar concentration and sugar types. Further, the foraging period and pollination role of M. gyrans were also examined.