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Eumorpha analis is a moth of the family Sphingidae.
Distribution
It is known from Bolivia, Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil.[2]
Description
The upperside of the body and wings is similar to Eumorpha satellitia satellitia but the ground colour is darker and more olive-green. There is a conspicuous dark stripe on the head and thorax, running along the midline. There is a broad, dark edged, pale stripe on the abdomen, running along the midline. The hindwing upperside inner margin is pink.
Eumorpha analis ♀
Eumorpha analis ♀ △
Biology
Adults have been recorded in March and from November to December in Bolivia and in December in Argentina.
The larvae probably feed on Vitis species.
References
- ↑ "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. Archived from the original on 2012-11-12. Retrieved 2011-10-26.
- ↑ "Silkmoths". Silkmoths.bizland.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-11. Retrieved 2011-10-26.
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