Nyceryx riscus explained

Nyceryx riscus is a moth of the family Sphingidae.

Distribution

It is found from Belize and Mexico to Costa Rica and further south to Bolivia and Argentina.^[1]

Description

The wingspan is 50–58 mm.

Biology

Adults are probably on wing year round.

The larvae feed on mature leaves of Xylophragma seemannianum.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Silkmoths . https://web.archive.org/web/20121010222422/http://www.silkmoths.bizland.com/nriscus.htm. 2012-10-10. dead . Silkmoths.bizland.com . 2011-10-19.