Eurypteryx obtruncata

Eurypteryx obtruncata is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is known from Sulawesi.[2]

Eurypteryx obtruncata
Eurypteryx obtruncata Male dorsal
Eurypteryx obtruncata Male ventral
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Sphingidae
Genus: Eurypteryx
Species:
E. obtruncata
Binomial name
Eurypteryx obtruncata
Synonyms
  • Eurypteryx sulai Eitschberger, 1999

It is similar to Eurypteryx bhaga, but the forewing outer margin is more curved and the hindwing apex is obtusely cut. The forewing upperside has an antemedian band lacking a pale border. The forewing underside has no distinct median lines.

References

  1. "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. Archived from the original on 2012-11-06. Retrieved 2011-10-26. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. "Papua Insects Foundation". Papua-insects.nl. Retrieved 2011-10-26.


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