Xylophanes sarae is a moth of the family Sphingidae.

Distribution

It is known from Venezuela.[2]

Description

The wingspan is 68–86 mm for males and 75–90 mm for females.

  • Xylophanes sarae female dorsal
    Xylophanes sarae female dorsal
  • Xylophanes sarae female ventral
    Xylophanes sarae female ventral

Biology

Adults are probably on wing year-round.

The larvae probably feed on Rubiaceae and Malvaceae species.

References

  1. ^ "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. Archived from the original on 2012-11-05. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
  2. ^ "Silkmoths". Silkmoths.bizland.com. Archived from the original on November 12, 2011. Retrieved 2011-10-25.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xylophanes_sarae
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