Hyles euphorbiarum is a moth of the family Sphingidae.

Hyles euphorbiarum
male dorsal
male ventral
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Sphingidae
Genus: Hyles
Species:
H. euphorbiarum
Binomial name
Hyles euphorbiarum
Synonyms
  • Sphinx euphorbiarum Guérin-Méneville & Percheron, 1835
  • Deilephila celeno Boisduval, 1875
  • Deilephila spinifascia Butler, 1881

Distribution

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It is known from Chile, Argentina, the Falklands, Uruguay, Paraguay and southern Brazil.

Description

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Biology

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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]

References

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  1. ^ "Sphingidae Taxonomic Inventory: Hyles euphorbiarum". sphingidae.myspecies.info. Retrieved 2023-06-24.
  2. ^ "Silkmoths". Silkmoths.bizland.com. 2007-11-26. Archived from the original on 2012-10-08. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
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