Xylophanes ferotinus explained

Xylophanes ferotinus is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is known from Brazil.[1]

The length of the forewings is about 31 mm.

Adults have been recorded from October to November in Amazonas at elevations of 1,550 meters but are probably on wing year-round.

The larvae possibly feed on Psychotria panamensis, Psychotria nervosa and Pavonia guanacastensis.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Silkmoths . Silkmoths.bizland.com . 2011-10-25 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111112143109/http://www.silkmoths.bizland.com/xterscha.htm . November 12, 2011 .

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