Aellopos blaini explained

Aellopos blaini is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is found in Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola and Puerto Rico.[1]

It can be distinguished from all other Aellopos species with an entirely black hindwing upperside by the lack of a transverse white band on abdominal tergite four. The hindwing upperside is entirely black.

The larvae feed on Rubiaceae species.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Silkmoths . https://web.archive.org/web/20121010102207/http://www.silkmoths.bizland.com/ablaini.htm . 2012-10-10 . dead . Silkmoths.bizland.com . 2011-10-19 .