Callionima calliomenae explained

Callionima calliomenae is a moth of the family Sphingidae.

Distribution

It is known to inhabit Venezuela, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.^[1]

Description

The wingspan is about 67 mm. It is immediately distinguishable from all other Callionima species by the regularly dentate outer forewing margin that is only slightly excavate below the apex and the dark yellow basal half to the hindwing upperside.

Biology

There are probably multiple generations per year.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Silkmoths . Silkmoths.bizland.com . 2011-05-14 . 2011-10-19 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110928101020/http://www.silkmoths.bizland.com/ccalliom.htm# . 2011-09-28 . dead .