Manduca dalica is a moth of the family Sphingidae.
| Manduca dalica | |
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| Manduca dalica dalica, male dorsal | |
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| Manduca dalica dalica, male ventral | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Sphingidae |
| Genus: | Manduca |
| Species: | M. dalica
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| Manduca dalica | |
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Distribution edit
It is known from Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela and Costa Rica.[2]
Description edit
The wingspan is 120–135 mm. The upperside is generally dark, with mottled white forewing bases, connected by a similar pattern across the posterior part of the thorax. There is a large, prominent, white discal spot and a whitish apical mark.
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Biology edit
Adults have been recorded in February and from April to October in Costa Rica and in November in Brazil. There are probably three generations per year.
Subspecies edit
- Manduca dalica dalica (Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela and Costa Rica)
- Manduca dalica anthina (Jordan, 1911) (south-eastern Brazil)
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References edit
- ^ "Sphingidae Taxonomic Inventory: Manduca dalica". sphingidae.myspecies.info. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
- ^ "Silkmoths". Silkmoths.bizland.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
External links edit
- "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. Archived from the original on 2012-12-03. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
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