Brazilian Sphinx (Manduca brasiliensis) (Jordan, 1911)

 

Synonyms: Protoparce brasiliensis

 

Manduca brasiliensis is confined to the Atlantic Forest region of southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northern Argentina. The wingspan is 72-120 mm. The sides of the thorax and upper portion of the head and front wing are greyish; a broader black median band on the upper portion of the hind wing. Common species; most records are from the hot and humid austral summer, November through February.

 

		D37294 Brazilian Sphinx (Manduca brasiliensis) Reserva Ecológica de Guapiaçu Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Copyright © Michael Patrikeev All Rights Reserved
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