Biology:Eumorpha analis

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Short description: Species of moth


Eumorpha analis
Eumorpha analis MHNT CUT 2010 0 8 Santa Catarina dorsal.jpg
Eumorpha satellitia
Eumorpha analis MHNT CUT 2010 0 8 Santa Catarina ventral.jpg
Eumorpha satellitia ♂ △
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E. analis
Binomial name
Eumorpha analis
(Rothschild & Jordan, 1903)[1]
Synonyms
  • Pholus analis Rothschild & Jordan, 1903

Eumorpha analis is a moth of the family Sphingidae.

Distribution

It is known from Bolivia, Argentina , Paraguay and Brazil .[2]

Description

The upperside of the body and wings is similar to Eumorpha satellitia satellitia but the ground colour is darker and more olive-green. There is a conspicuous dark stripe on the head and thorax, running along the midline. There is a broad, dark edged, pale stripe on the abdomen, running along the midline. The hindwing upperside inner margin is pink.

Biology

Adults have been recorded in March and from November to December in Bolivia and in December in Argentina.

The larvae probably feed on Vitis species.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q2284311 entry