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Eurypteryx obtruncata

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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

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

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

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  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.