Eurypteryx obtruncata

Eurypteryx obtruncata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Sphingidae
Genus: Eurypteryx
Species: E. obtruncata
Binomial name
Eurypteryx obtruncata
Rothschild & Jordan, 1903[1]
Synonyms
  • Eurypteryx sulai Eitschberger, 1999

Eurypteryx obtruncata is a moth of the Sphingidae family. 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

  1. "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. Archived from the original on 2012-11-06. Retrieved 2011-10-26.
  2. "Papua Insects Foundation". Papua-insects.nl. Retrieved 2011-10-26.