Xylophanes kaempferi
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Xylophanes kaempferi |
Xylophanes kaempferi is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is known from Paraguay.[2]
It is very similar to Xylophanes elara, but the forewing apex is less falcate and the dark scaling of the submarginal band on the hindwing upperside is lacking. Thus making the band entirely green.
Adults are probably on wing year-round.
The larvae possibly feed on , Psychotria nervosa and .
References[]
- ^ "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. Archived from the original on 2012-11-04. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
- ^ "Silkmoths". Silkmoths.bizland.com. Archived from the original on November 12, 2011. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
Categories:
- Xylophanes
- Moths described in 1931
- Endemic fauna of Paraguay
- Moths of South America
- Xylophanes stubs