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Euryglottis dognini

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Euryglottis dognini
Euryglottis dognini dorsal male
Euryglottis dognini ventral male
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Sphingidae
Genus: Euryglottis
Species:
E. dognini
Binomial name
Euryglottis dognini

Euryglottis dognini is a moth of the family Sphingidae.

Distribution

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It is known from Colombia, Peru, Bolivia and Venezuela.[2]

Description

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The wingspan is about 117 mm. There are three rows of white spots on each side of the abdomen and a large white patch at the base on the abdomen underside.

Biology

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Adults are on wing in February and August.

References

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  1. ^ "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. Archived from the original on 2012-07-21. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
  2. ^ "Silkmoths". Silkmoths.bizland.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-12. Retrieved 2011-11-01.