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Macroglossum prometheus

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Macroglossum prometheus is a moth of the family Sphingidae.

Distribution

It is known from south-east Asia and Queensland.

Description

The wingspan is about 50 mm.[2] There is a prominent, subapical, costal, grey patch on the forewing and a sharply defined distal border on the hindwing. Both wing undersides are brown, shaded with khaki, the yellow anal area contrasts sharply. The hindwing upperside has a yellow band which is very sharply defined.

Subspecies

  • Macroglossum prometheus prometheus
  • Macroglossum prometheus lineata Lucas, 1891 (Australia)

References

  1. ^ "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. Archived from the original on 2012-10-06. Retrieved 2011-10-25. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. ^ "Australian Insects". Lepidoptera.butterflyhouse.com.au. 2003-07-15. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
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Macroglossum prometheus: Brief Summary

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Macroglossum prometheus is a moth of the family Sphingidae.

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