Eumorpha translineatus

Eumorpha translineatus is a moth of the family Sphingidae.

Eumorpha translineatus
Female dorsal
Female ventral
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Sphingidae
Genus: Eumorpha
Species:
E. translineatus
Binomial name
Eumorpha translineatus
Synonyms
  • Philampelus translineatus Rothschild, 1895
  • Eumorpha translineatus extinctus Gehlen, 1926

Distribution

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It is known from Brazil and Bolivia.[2]

Description

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It can be distinguished from all other Eumorpha species by the pale brown forewing upperside crossed by a series of narrow dark brown transverse lines resembling the pattern seen in species of Marumba and the almost circular dark brown patch near the middle of the posterior margin. It can be distinguished from Eumorpha adamsi by the lack of pink coloration on the hindwing upperside.


Biology

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The larvae probably feed on Vitaceae species.

References

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  1. ^ "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. Archived from the original on 2012-11-13. Retrieved 2011-10-26.  This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. ^ "Silkmoths". Silkmoths.bizland.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-11. Retrieved 2011-10-26.