- Theretra celata
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Theretra celata Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Sphingidae Genus: Theretra Species: T. celata Binomial name Theretra celata
(Butler, 1877)[1]Synonyms - Chaerocampa celata Butler, 1877
- Chaerocampa cloacina Miskin, 1891
- Chaerocampa luteotincta Lucas, 1891
- Theretra clotho celata (Butler, 1877)
Theretra celata is a moth of the Sphingidae family. It is known from the Moluccas east to Vanuatu and south to Australia. It is often treated as a subspecies of Theretra clotho.
The length of the forewings is 35-42 mm for males and 41.5-48.9 mm for females. It is similar to Theretra clotho clotho, but overall tone generally more yellowish. The forewing underside has a blackish-brown area which is generally less extended than in Theretra clotho clotho. The hindwing upperside has a buff median band that is broader than in Theretra clotho clotho and extended more or less to the costal margin.
Subspecies
- Theretra celata celata
- Theretra celata babarensis Eitschberger, 2005 (Moluccas)
References
- ^ "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. http://www.cate-sphingidae.org/taxonomy/Theretra/celata.html. Retrieved 2011-10-25.
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