Eumorpha mirificatus
Eumorpha mirificatus | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Sphingidae |
Genus: | Eumorpha |
Species: | E. mirificatus
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Binomial name | |
Eumorpha mirificatus | |
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Eumorpha mirificatus is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is known from the western tip of Cuba.[2]
It is similar to Eumorpha strenua, but has a narrower apical oblique stripe and dorsal abdominal stripe. Furthermore, there is a distinctive pinkish tone to the median area of the hindwing upperside, the upperside ground colour of the head, thorax and wings is paler olive-green.
References[]
- ^ "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. Archived from the original on 2012-11-13. Retrieved 2011-10-26.
- ^ "Silkmoths". Silkmoths.bizland.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2011-10-26.
Categories:
- Eumorpha
- Moths described in 1874
- Endemic fauna of Cuba
- Macroglossinae stubs