Xylophanes kiefferi
Xylophanes kiefferi is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is known from Colombia.[2]
| Xylophanes kiefferi | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Sphingidae |
| Genus: | Xylophanes |
| Species: | X. kiefferi |
| Binomial name | |
| Xylophanes kiefferi Cadiou, 1995[1] | |
Description
Adults are probably on wing year-round.
The larvae probably feed on Rubiaceae and Malvaceae species.
References
- "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. Archived from the original on 2012-11-04. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
- "Silkmoths". Silkmoths.bizland.com. Archived from the original on November 12, 2011. Retrieved October 25, 2011.
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