Kentrochrysalis consimilis is a species of moth of the family Sphingidae.
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| Kentrochrysalis consimilis ♂ | |
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| Kentrochrysalis consimilis ♂ △ | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Sphingidae |
| Genus: | Kentrochrysalis |
| Species: | K. consimilis
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| Kentrochrysalis consimilis | |
Distribution edit
It is known from the southern part of the Russian Far East, eastern China, North Korea, South Korea and central and southern Japan.[2]
Description edit
The wingspan is 62–72 mm. It is similar to Kentrochrysalis streckeri, but can be distinguished by the less dentate forewing upperside discal lines and the two distinct antemedian lines, ending at the inner margin in a blackish patch that is prolonged basad.
Biology edit
Adults are on wing from late April to early August in Korea.
The larvae have been recorded feeding on Ligustrum obtusifolium in Korea.
References edit
- ^ "Sphingidae Taxonomic Inventory: Kentrochrysalis consimilis". sphingidae.myspecies.info. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
- ^ Pittaway, A. R.; Kitching, I. J. (2018). "Kentrochrysalis consimilis Rothschild & Jordan, 1903". Sphingidae of the Eastern Palaearctic. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
External links edit
- "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. Archived from the original on 2012-12-28. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
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