Hyles euphorbiarum
Hyles euphorbiarum is a moth of the family Sphingidae.
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Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Sphingidae |
Genus: | Hyles |
Species: | H. euphorbiarum |
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Hyles euphorbiarum | |
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Distribution
It is known from Chile, Argentina, the Falklands, Uruguay, Paraguay and southern Brazil.
Description
- Female dorsal
- Female ventral
Biology
Adults have been recorded in March, July, September and November, but are probably on wing throughout the year.
The larvae feed on Fabaceae, Nyctaginaceae, Onagraceae, Polygonaceae, Portulacaceae, Solanaceae and possibly Euphorbiaceae species.[2]
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References
- "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
- "Silkmoths". Silkmoths.bizland.com. 2007-11-26. Archived from the original on 2012-10-08. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
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