Hyles euphorbiarum is a moth of the family Sphingidae.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Sphingidae |
| Genus: | Hyles |
| Species: | H. euphorbiarum
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Distribution
editIt is known from Chile, Argentina, the Falklands, Uruguay, Paraguay and southern Brazil.
Description
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Female dorsal -
Female ventral
Biology
editAdults 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
edit- ^ "Sphingidae Taxonomic Inventory: Hyles euphorbiarum". sphingidae.myspecies.info. Retrieved 2023-06-24.
- ^ "Silkmoths". Silkmoths.bizland.com. 2007-11-26. Archived from the original on 2012-10-08. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
External links
edit- "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. Archived from the original on 2012-12-20. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
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