Moths of the Andes - Xylophanes pyrrhus

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Xylophanes pyrrhus ROTHSCHILD & JORDAN, 1906

Family - SPHINGIDAE

subfamily - MACROGLOSSINAE

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introduction | habitats | lifecycle | adult behaviour

Xylophanes pyrrhus Manu cloudforest, 1400m, 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 pyrrhus is restricted to Peru, but a very similar species Xylophanes thyelia occurs from Guatemala to Bolivia.

Habitats

Xylophanes pyrrhus is found in mid-elevation cloudforest habitats.

Lifecycle

To be completed.

Adult behaviour

The moths are attracted to fluorescent or mercury vapour lighting.

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