Morcocytius Explained

Morcocytius is a genus of hawkmoths containing only one species, Morcocytius mortuorum, which is known from Brazil, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.[1]

The average wingspan is 130–140 mm. Adults have been recorded in October and November in Peru. They feed on the nectar of various flowers.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Silkmoths . https://web.archive.org/web/20121012082336/http://www.silkmoths.bizland.com/cmortuor.htm. 2012-10-12. dead . Silkmoths.bizland.com . 2011-11-01.

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