Nyceryx_magna

<i>Nyceryx magna</i>

Nyceryx magna

Species of moth

Nyceryx magna is a moth of the family Sphingidae.

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Distribution

It is known from Brazil, Costa Rica and Ecuador.[2]

Description

It can be distinguished from other Nyceryx species by the dark forewing upperside and the brownish-orange basal area and pale purple bands in the tornal angle of the hindwing upperside.

  • Female dorsal
  • Female ventral

Biology

Adults are on wing year round.

The larvae feed on Pentagonia donnell-smithii. Early instar larvae have very large heads and elongated tails. The head has a distinctive blue-green colour in the final instar and the tail is shorter and rough. The pupa is smooth and shiny with alternating light and dark bands on the abdomen.

References

  1. [1]
    "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. Archived from the original on 2012-11-11. Retrieved 2011-10-19.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. [2]
    "Silkmoths". Silkmoths.bizland.com. 2011-02-19. Archived from the original on 2012-10-11. Retrieved 2011-10-19.


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