Biology:Kentrochrysalis consimilis

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Short description: Species of moth

Kentrochrysalis consimilis
Kentrochrysalis consimilis MHNT CUT 2010 0 486 Nagawamura Nagano Pref. Japan male dorsal.jpg
Kentrochrysalis consimilis
Kentrochrysalis consimilis MHNT CUT 2010 0 486 Nagawamura Nagano Pref. Japan male ventral.jpg
Kentrochrysalis consimilis ♂ △
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Sphingidae
Genus: Kentrochrysalis
Species:
K. consimilis
Binomial name
Kentrochrysalis consimilis
Rothschild & Jordan, 1903[1]

Kentrochrysalis consimilis is a species of moth of the family Sphingidae.

Distribution

It is known from the southern part of the Russian Far East, eastern China , North Korea, South Korea and central and southern Japan .[2]

Description

The wingspan is 62–72 mm. It is similar to Kentrochrysalis streckeri, but can be distinguished by the less dentate forewing upperside discal lines and the two distinct antemedian lines, ending at the inner margin in a blackish patch that is prolonged basad.

Biology

Adults are on wing from late April to early August in Korea.

The larvae have been recorded feeding on Ligustrum obtusifolium in Korea.

References

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q2473229 entry