Nyceryx riscus

Nyceryx riscus

"Nyceryx riscus" is a moth of the family Sphingidae.
Nyceryx riscus (Sphingidae) PNYC - Paujil, Pasco, Peru. Feb 19, 2020 Geotagged,National Moth Week 2022,Nyceryx riscus,Peru,Summer,moth week 2022

Appearance

The wingspan is 50–58 mm. It is similar to "Nyceryx stuarti" but smaller and paler. There is an indistinct, grey-centred discal spot and a conspicuous black dot distal of it towards the costa on the forewing upperside.

Distribution

It is found from Belize and Mexico to Costa Rica and further south to Bolivia and Argentina.

Behavior

Adults are probably on wing year round.

The larvae feed on mature leaves of "Xylophragma seemannianum". They have a solid green tail horn with well-developed bumps. The body is a yellowish or pale green with pale yellow lateral diagonal slashes. The head is pale green with a trace of blue wash.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderLepidoptera
FamilySphingidae
GenusNyceryx
SpeciesN. riscus
Photographed in
Peru