Ambulyx Johnsoni
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''Ambulyx johnsoni'' is a species of moth of the family Sphingidae.


Distribution

It is known from the Philippines.


Description

The wingspan is about 50 mm. It is similar to '' Ambulyx liturata'' but smaller, the upperside and underside of the wings is more yellowish and the underside of the palps, thorax, abdomen and bases of both wings are pinkish. The forewing upperside submarginal line is close to the fringe posteriorly both dorsally and ventrally and the pale band just proximal to the submarginal dark band is less prominent than in ''Ambulyx liturata''. Ambulyx johnsoni MHNT CUT 2010 0 130 Eastern Visayas Philippines female dorsal.jpg, Female dorsal MHNT Ambulyx johnsoni MHNT CUT 2010 0 130 Eastern Visayas Philippines female ventral.jpg, Female ventral MHNT


References

Ambulyx Moths described in 1917 Moths of Asia {{Ambulycini-stub