Species: Cephonodes hylas
English Name: Pellucid Hawk Moth, Bee Hawk Moth, Coffee Hawk Moth
Chinese Name: 咖啡透翅天蛾
Family: Sphingidae
Description:
This moth has 4,5-7,3 cm in wingspan. The body is greenish with a red band and yellow segments on the abdomen. The wings are clear since the scales have been lost. Unlike the majority of moths in this family, this species is active during the day.
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© 2011 Hiyashi Haka
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References:
– Easton, E. R. (1993). The insects of Macau. Macau: University of Macau Publications Centre.