Moths of
the Amazon and Andes
Olivaceous Hawkmoth
Xylophanes docilis
BUTLER, 1875
Family - SPHINGIDAE
subfamily -
MACROGLOSSINAE
Tribe -
introduction
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habitats |
lifecycle |
adult behaviour
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Xylophanes docilis, Manu cloudforest,
Peru |
Introduction
The genus Xylophanes
comprises about 65 species, all of which are confined to the neotropical region.
All have a similar wing shape and long pointed abdomen. The species vary
considerably in colour but are all cryptically patterned to resemble wood, bark
or dead leaves.
Xylophanes docilis
is a common species found in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.
The related species
X.amadis is very similar but lacks a dorsal line on
the abdomen ( see below ).
Habitats
This species is found in rainforest and cloudforest at altitudes between
sea level and about 1800m.
Lifecycle
To be completed.
Adult behaviour
The moths are readily attracted to fluorescent or mercury vapour
lighting.
Xylophanes amadis, Satipo, Peru (
docilis has a dark dorsal line on the
abdomen ) |
