Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Sphingidae Scientific name Pachygonidia caliginosa | Phylum Arthropoda Order Lepidoptera Genus Pachygonidia Rank Species | |
Pachygonidia caliginosa is a moth of the Sphingidae family. It is known from Brazil, Bolivia and Venezuela.
The wingspan is about 70 mm. The forewings are similar to those of Pachygonidia subhamata, but the apex is pointed. There are two median transverse pinkish-buff bands on the hindwing upperside.
There are probably multiple generations per year with one record from March in Brazil.
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