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Acosmeryx castanea

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Acosmeryx castanea is a moth of the family Sphingidae.[2] It was described by Rothschild and Jordan in 1903.

Distribution

Is known from eastern and southern China, Taiwan, South Korea and Japan.

Description

The wingspan is 75–90 mm.

Biology

In Hong Kong, adults are on wing from March to late September. In Korea and Japan, adults are on wing from late June to mid-August. There are multiple generations per year.[3]

The larvae feed on Ampelopsis glandulosa and Cayratia japonica.

References

  1. ^ "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. Archived from the original on 2012-11-08. Retrieved 2011-10-20.
  2. ^ Savela, Markku. "Acosmeryx castanea Rothschild & Jordan, 1903". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
  3. ^ Pittaway, A. R.; Kitching, I. J. "Acosmeryx castanea Rothschild & Jordan, 1903". Sphingidae of the Eastern Palaearctic. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
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Acosmeryx castanea: Brief Summary

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Acosmeryx castanea is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It was described by Rothschild and Jordan in 1903.

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