Amphonyx Rivularis
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''Amphonyx rivularis'' is a moth of the family Sphingidae. It is known from southern Brazil. The wingspan is 110–150 mm, with males being much smaller than females. Adults are on wing year round. They nectar at flowers. The larvae feed on ''
Guatteria diospyroides ''Guatteria'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Annonaceae. It is the largest genus in the family in South America, and the dominant genus in mature forest. The fruits are berries, borne in clusters on short stalks. Species include:
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Annona purpurea ''Annona purpurea'' is an edible fruit and medicinal plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and parts of South America. Its common names include soncoya, sincuya, and cabeza de negro. Description It is a small t ...
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Annona reticulata ''Annona reticulata'' is a small deciduous or semi-evergreen tree in the plant family Annonaceae and part of the Annonas group. It is best known for its fruit, called custard apple, a common name shared with fruits of several other species in t ...
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Xylopia frutescens ''Xylopia frutescens''Aubl. (1775) ''Hist. Pl. Guiane'': 602. is a tree species the genus ''Xylopia ''Xylopia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Annonaceae. They are mostly trees and some shrubs. There are about 160 species distrib ...
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Annona glabra ''Annona glabra'' is a Tropics, tropical fruit tree in the family Annonaceae, in the same genus as the soursop and cherimoya. Common names include pond apple, alligator apple (so called because American alligators often eat the fruit), swamp appl ...
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References

Amphonyx Moths described in 1875 Moths of South America {{Sphinginae-stub