Xylophanes_ferotinus

<i>Xylophanes ferotinus</i>

Xylophanes ferotinus

Species of moth


Xylophanes ferotinus is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is known from Brazil.[2]

Quick Facts Xylophanes ferotinus, Scientific classification ...

The length of the forewings is about 31 mm.

Adults have been recorded from October to November in Amazonas at elevations of 1,550 meters but are probably on wing year-round.

The larvae possibly feed on Psychotria panamensis, Psychotria nervosa and Pavonia guanacastensis.


References

  1. "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. Archived from the original on 2012-11-03. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
  2. "Silkmoths". Silkmoths.bizland.com. Archived from the original on November 12, 2011. Retrieved 2011-10-25.



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