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Protambulyx sulphurea

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Protambulyx sulphurea is a species of moth of the family Sphingidae.

Distribution

It is known from northern and south-western Venezuela and Bolivia.[2]

Description

The wingspan is about 110 mm. Adults are similar to Protambulyx ockendeni but the wings are narrower and paler and the pattern is less contrasting. Furthermore, the forewing upperside is lacking the large costal patches and subbasal patch on the inner margin and the marginal band on the forewing underside is much narrower. The hindwing upperside is lemon yellow.

Biology

Adults are probably on wing year round.

References

  1. ^ "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. Retrieved 2011-10-26.
  2. ^ "Silkmoths". Silkmoths.bizland.com. 2011-03-09. Archived from the original on 2012-10-12. Retrieved 2011-10-26.
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Protambulyx sulphurea: Brief Summary

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Protambulyx sulphurea is a species of moth of the family Sphingidae.

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