Xylophanes indistincta explained

Xylophanes indistincta is a moth of the family Sphingidae.

Distribution

It is found from south-eastern Brazil.[1]

Description

It is similar to Xylophanes aristor but smaller. The ground colour is mostly grey-green, although the forewing underside has a pale yellow apical area on the costa and an orange-yellow ground colour.

Biology

Adults 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/20111112140131/http://www.silkmoths.bizland.com/xindisti.htm . November 12, 2011 .