Phryxus_(moth)

<i>Phryxus caicus</i>

Phryxus caicus

Species of moth

Phryxus is a monotypic moth genus in the family Sphingidae first described by Jacob Hübner in 1819. Its only species, Phryxus caicus, was described by Pieter Cramer in 1777.

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Distribution

It is found in the Neotropics, although it has been recorded from southern Florida and South Carolina.

Description

The length of the forewings is 33–37 mm. South from Florida, adults are mainly found from August to November but may be found year round.

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Biology

In the tropics, larvae have been recorded on Apocynaceae species. In Florida, it has been recorded on Rhabdadenia bilfora.

References

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    "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. Archived from the original on 2012-11-08. Retrieved 2011-10-19. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.


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