Macroglossum tenebrosa (T.P.Lucas, 1891)
(one synonym : Macroglossum splendens)
MACROGLOSSINAE, SPHINGIDAE

Don Herbison-Evans ( donherbisonevans@yahoo.com )
&
Stella Crossley

(updated 10 December 2005)


(Photo: courtesy of Shell Australia)

The adult moths of this species have dark brown forewings with a pale patch in the middle. They have hindwings that are an even darker brown each with two white patches.

The species occurs in :

  • New Guinea, and
  • Queensland, Australia.

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