''Adhemarius sexoculata'' is a species of moth in the family Sphingidae. It was described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1865,

Distribution

Is known from Brazil, Venezuela, Ecuador,

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and Peru.

Description

The length of the forewings is 55–61 mm. There are at least two generations per year with peak flights in February and from July to August. Adhemarius sexoculata MHNT CUT 2010 0 417 - Gigante (Huila) Colombia, male dorsal.jpg, Male dorsal Adhemarius sexoculata MHNT CUT 2010 0 417 - Gigante (Huila) Colombia, male ventral.jpg, Male ventral Adhemarius sexoculata MHNT CUT 2010 0 417 - Gigante (Huila), Colombia female dorsal.jpg, Female dorsal Adhemarius sexoculata MHNT CUT 2010 0 417 - Gigante (Huila), Colombia female ventral.jpg, Female dorsal

Biology

The larvae feed on ''

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References

Adhemarius Moths described in 1865 Moths of South America {{Ambulycini-stub