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Riscus Hawk Moth

Nyceryx riscus

Photo by LeonardoMB
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Field Notes

Description:

Is a moth of the "Sphingidae" family. The larvae feed on mature leaves of "Xylophragma seemannianum". They have a solid green tail horn with well-developed bumps. The body is a yellowish or pale green with pale yellow lateral diagonal slashes. The head is pale green with a trace of blue wash.

Habitat:

It is found from Costa Rica and Peru to Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay. I found this specimen in a region of transition between the Cerrado and Atlantic Forest.

Reference Links:

Nyceryx riscus - Overview, Nyceryx stuarti, Nyceryx riscus

Species ID Suggestions

Riscus Hawk Moth

Nyceryx riscus

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bayucca
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Comments (3)
LeonardoMB
Ah, thank you again ... My mistake, I should have researched more. ;)
bayucca
I apoloze, but Nyceryx riscus is also found in Brazil and looking at the tip of the forewing it should be Riscus. Stuarti would have a "flattened" not bowed tip.
LeonardoMB
So, "bayucca", thanks for help me! And... I was searching with help of your ID, and, I found a "Nyceryx stuarti", that occurs in Brazil (the "Nyceryx riscus" don't occurs). So, I put how "Nyceryx stuarti", but, please, correct me if its the wrong specie. ;)

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