''Callionima gracilis'' is a species of
moth in the family
Sphingidae. It was originally described by
Karl Jordan as ''Hemeroplanes gracilis'' in 1923. It is endemic to
Cuba.
Adults are probably on wing in multiple generations. In size and colour, it is similar to ''
Callionima grisescens
''Callionima grisescens'' is a species of moth in the family Sphingidae. It was originally described by Rothschild as ''Calliomma grisescens'', in 1894.
Distribution
Is known from Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia and Brazil.
Biology
Adult ...
'', but with a truncate forewing apex, strongly excavate below, and a larger silver spot on the forewing upperside, clearly divided into two branches. The forewing upperside has the lower branch of the silver spot within a diagnostic ill-defined, longitudinal black band running between the antemedian and submarginal lines through the centre of the wing.
References
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Moths of Cuba
Moths described in 1923
Endemic fauna of Cuba
Taxa named by Karl Jordan
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