Hyles euphorbiarum explained

Hyles euphorbiarum is a moth of the family Sphingidae.

Distribution

It is known from Chile, Argentina, the Falklands, Uruguay, Paraguay and southern Brazil.

Biology

Adults have been recorded in March, July, September and November, but are probably on wing throughout the year.

The larvae feed on Fabaceae, Nyctaginaceae, Onagraceae, Polygonaceae, Portulacaceae, Solanaceae and possibly Euphorbiaceae species.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Silkmoths . https://web.archive.org/web/20121008105103/http://www.silkmoths.bizland.com/heuphorbiarum.htm. 2012-10-08. dead . Silkmoths.bizland.com . 2007-11-26 . 2011-10-25.