Eurypteryx obtruncata
Eurypteryx obtruncata is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is known from Sulawesi.[2]
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Sphingidae |
| Genus: | Eurypteryx |
| Species: | E. obtruncata |
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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
- "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. Archived from the original on 2012-11-06. Retrieved 2011-10-26.
- "Papua Insects Foundation". Papua-insects.nl. Retrieved 2011-10-26.
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