Xylophanes cthulhu explained

Xylophanes cthulhu is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is known from lowland rainforest in Guatemala and Costa Rica.^[1]

The wingspan is 76–82 mm. It is similar to Xylophanes neoptolemus.

Adults are on wing year-round in Costa Rica.

The larvae feed on Ludwigia species. They have a snake-like appearance.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Silkmoths . Silkmoths.bizland.com . 2010-10-27 . 2011-10-25 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111112141014/http://www.silkmoths.bizland.com/xcthulhu.htm . November 12, 2011 .