Neococytius cluentius
Preparation of Neococytius Cluentius
Neococytius Cluentius is the only butterfly species of the genus Neococytius from the family of moth ( Sphingidae ). The species was originally assigned to the genus Cocytius, but spun on the basis of differences in genital morphology of this.
Features
The moths have a forewing length of 55-92 mm and are thus in North America to the enthusiasts with the largest span. The long, somewhat narrow front wings are very dark chocolate brown and wear some beige stripes. The hind wings are also very dark brown, with a pale yellow medial fascia and a bright orange binding along the inner edge of the wing and the Analwinkel Diskalregion. The proboscis can reach a length of 255 millimeters extreme even for enthusiasts. The species is Cocytius antaeus similar, but this type has taken the yellowish medial binding a clear area on the hind wings. Also the orange tie is not reached in this type the Analwinkel, as in N. Cluentius. The pattern of N. Cluentius is different than their body size only slightly variable.
The caterpillars are distinctly hairy and bear laterally nine pairs of well demarcated, whitish longitudinal stripes. The Analhorn is very coarse textured and curved backwards. The doll is unique due to its extremely long proboscis, which is about two and a half wrapped around himself.
Occurrence
The species is widespread neotropisch, which is native to many parts of the north of South America, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. In Cuba, the species is rare. In the United States the way flies as rare Irrgast in the valley of the Mississippi and north to Michigan and Illinois.
Way of life
The caterpillars were detected at Annonengewächsen ( Annonaceae ) and pepper plants ( Piperaceae ).