Pachygonidia caliginosa explained

Pachygonidia caliginosa is a moth of the family Sphingidae first described by Jean Baptiste Boisduval in 1870.

Distribution

It is known from Brazil, Bolivia and Venezuela.^[1]

Description

The wingspan is about 70 mm. The forewings are similar to those of Pachygonidia subhamata, but the apex is pointed. There are two median transverse pinkish-buff bands on the hindwing upperside.

Biology

There are probably multiple generations per year with one record from March in Brazil.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Pachygonidia caliginosa . https://web.archive.org/web/20170326053545/http://www.silkmoths.bizland.com/pcaligin.htm. 2017-03-26. live . Silkmoths . 2011-10-19.