Xylophanes pyrrhus explained

Xylophanes pyrrhus is a moth of the family Sphingidae.

Repartition

It is found from Venezuela, Ecuador and Peru south to Bolivia.^[1]

Description

The length of the forewings is 33–37 mm. It is similar to Xylophanes thyelia thyelia but larger and there are differences in the pattern on the forewing upperside, such as a smaller discal spot.

Biology

Adults are on wing in August in Bolivia and September in Peru.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Silkmoths . Silkmoths.bizland.com . 2011-10-25 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111112135610/http://www.silkmoths.bizland.com/xpyrrhus.htm . November 12, 2011 .