Trogolegnum
Parent authorityRothschild & Jordan, 1903
Display parents2
GenusTrogolegnum
Speciespseudambulyx
Authority(Boisduval, 1875)[1]
Synonyms
  • Smerinthus pseudambulyx Boisduval, 1875

Trogolegnum is a genus of moths in the family Sphingidae, containing only one species, Trogolegnum pseudambulyx, which is known from Mexico.[2]

Description

The forewing is strongly excavate below the apex especially in males. The proboscis is very short and weak. The forewing colour and pattern are similar to Adhemarius donysa but the subbasal band extends to the costal edge.

References

  1. ^ "CATE Creating a Taxonomic eScience - Sphingidae". Cate-sphingidae.org. Archived 2012-12-20 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2011-10-26.
  2. ^ "Silkmoths". Silkmoths.bizland.com. Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2011-10-26.