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Nyceryx hyposticta

Nyceryx hyposticta

Classification

Class
Insecta

Nyceryx hyposticta is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is known from Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. It is the largest species in the genus Nyceryx and can be distinguished by the semitransparent spots in the distal half of the forewing and the pink hindwing upperside with three transverse black bands.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Peru · 5