Xylophanes tersa (Linnaeus, 1771)
  1. Sphingidae
  2. Macroglossinae
  3. Macroglossini
  4. Choerocampina
  5. Xylophanes




60 - 80 mm
Tersa Sphinx

Primary host-plants

FamilyLatin nameVernacular name
BignoniaceaeCatalpa
FabaceaeInga vera
LythraceaeHeimia salicifoliaShrubby yellowcrest
RubiaceaeHamelia patensFirebush
Manettia
Margaritopsis microdon
Pentas
Psychotria nervosaSeminole balsamo
SpermacoceFalse buttonweed
Spermacoce glabraSmooth false buttonweed
Stenaria nigricans

Synonyms and other combinations

Sphinx tersaLinnaeus, 1771
Distribution
Images
Larva.

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Brazil, Morro Agudo
Larva.

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Brazil, Morro Agudo
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