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Xylophanes fernandezi

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Xylophanes fernandezi
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Sphingidae
Genus: Xylophanes
Species:
X. fernandezi
Binomial name
Xylophanes fernandezi
Chacin, Clavijo & De Marmels, 1996[1]

Xylophanes fernandezi is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is known from Colombia and Venezuela.[2]

The length of the forewings is 44–47 mm.

The larvae probably feed on Rubiaceae and Malvaceae species.

References

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  1. ^ "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. Archived from the original on 2012-11-03. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
  2. ^ "Silkmoths". Silkmoths.bizland.com. 2011-05-04. Archived from the original on October 9, 2012. Retrieved 2011-10-25.