Eurypteryx molucca

(Eurypteryx molucca)

Description

Eurypteryx molucca is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is known from the Philippines (Mindoro), the Moluccas and Papua New Guinea. It is easily distinguished from all other Eurypteryx species by the conspicuous off-white patch on the forewing upperside near the apex.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Sphingidae
Genus:Eurypteryx
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