Pachylia darceta explained

Pachylia darceta is a moth of the family Sphingidae first described by Herbert Druce in 1881.

Distribution

It is known from Panama, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Brazil and Bolivia.[1]

Description

There are three oblique black lines on the forewing upperside and two in the basal half of the wing. The hindwing upperside is uniform brown without markings.

Biology

There are probably multiple generations per year. Adults have been recorded from early August to September in Brazil.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bill . Oehlke . June 10, 2014. Pachylia darceta . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304051320/http://www.silkmoths.bizland.com/pderceta.htm. March 4, 2016 . live . Sphingidae of the Americas . October 19, 2011.