Theretra_insignis

<i>Theretra insignis</i>

Theretra insignis

Species of moth

Theretra insignis is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is known from Indonesia.

Quick Facts Theretra insignis, Scientific classification ...

It is very similar to Theretra kuehni but larger and the forewings are more pointed. The upperside of the abdomen has two strong white dorsal lines, sometimes partly fused. The forewing upperside is similar to Theretra turneri but the space between the third and fifth postmedian lines is silvery-white and curved and the sixth postmedian line is only slightly dentate.

References

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    "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. Archived from the original on 2012-07-23. Retrieved 2011-10-25.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.


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