Pachylia
Pachylia ficus
Pachylia is a genus of butterflies of the family of moth ( Sphingidae ).
Features
The genus includes large, brown-colored moths. Your front wings have a conspicuous Diskalfleck, the wing outer edge is clearly convex and the Analwinkel is relatively sharp.
The eggs are pale green and have the typical shape for the family. The caterpillars are strongly built, the Analhorn is greatly reduced. The dolls have a smooth, shiny, brown walnut shell having an overgrown proboscis sheath.
Occurrence and life
The area of the genus is neotropisch, it is widespread in South and Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. Only Pachylia ficus also occurs in North America. The caterpillars of all species feed on mulberry family ( Moraceae ). Pupation takes place in a chamber in the soil.
System
Worldwide three species of the genus are known:
- Pachylia darceta Druce, 1881
- Pachylia ficus (Linnaeus, 1758)
- Pachylia syces ( Hübner )
Pachylia ficus