''Rhagastis acuta'' is a

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of the family Sphingidae. It is known from south-east

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, including

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and

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. It is similar to '' Rhagastis velata'' and '' Rhagastis hayesi''. The upperside of the abdomen has a pair of vestigial or well-developed lateral golden stripes. The forewing upperside is similar to '' Rhagastis castor aurifera''. It has an olive-green tone. The forewing underside has postmedian dots and a submarginal band which is not joined to the basal area. The hindwing underside is without a small black discal spot.

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Rhagastis Moths described in 1856 {{Macroglossini-stub