Biology:Apocalypsis (genus)

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Apocalypsis
Apocalypsis velox MHNT CUT 2010 0 94 Assam India Male dorsal.jpg
Male dorsal MHNT
Apocalypsis velox MHNT CUT 2010 0 94 Assam India Male ventral.jpg
Male ventralMHNT
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Apocalypsis

Rothschild & Jordan, 1903
Species:
A. velox
Binomial name
Apocalypsis velox
Butler, 1876[1]

Apocalypsis is a genus of moths in the Sphingidae family, containing only one species Apocalypsis velox, which is found from north-eastern India and south-western China to northern Vietnam.[2]

Description

The wingspan is about 136 mm. The forewing upperside pattern is similar to that of Euryglottis aper.

Biology

The larvae have been recorded feeding on Callicarpa arborea in India.

References

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