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Xylophanes acrus

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Xylophanes acrus is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is known to be present in Panama, Costa Rica and Honduras.[2]

The wingspan is 72–83 mm, with females being larger than males. It is similar to Xylophanes cyrene but more green.

Adults are on wing year-round in Costa Rica. In Honduras, adults have been recorded in May.

Larvae have been recorded feeding on Psychotria chiriquina, Psychotria monteverdensis, Psychotria panamensis, Psychotria nervosa and Pavonia guanacastensis.

References

  1. ^ "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. Archived from the original on 2012-10-26. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
  2. ^ "Silkmoths". Silkmoths.bizland.com. Archived from the original on November 12, 2011. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
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Xylophanes acrus: Brief Summary

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Xylophanes acrus is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is known to be present in Panama, Costa Rica and Honduras.

The wingspan is 72–83 mm, with females being larger than males. It is similar to Xylophanes cyrene but more green.

Adults are on wing year-round in Costa Rica. In Honduras, adults have been recorded in May.

Larvae have been recorded feeding on Psychotria chiriquina, Psychotria monteverdensis, Psychotria panamensis, Psychotria nervosa and Pavonia guanacastensis.

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