''Nyceryx tacita'' is a moth of the family Sphingidae first described by Herbert Druce in 1888. It is found from Mexico,

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and Panama to

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. It is similar to '' Nyceryx eximia eximia'' but can be distinguished by the less extensive basal yellow area of the hindwing upperside and details of the pattern of the forewing upperside. Adults are probably on wing year round. The larvae have been recorded feeding on ''

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'' and ''

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''. Late instar larvae take on more colouration and the head region becomes quite distinctive. The pupa is smooth and shiny with some creases around the thorax.

References

Nyceryx Moths described in 1888 Taxa named by Herbert Druce Sphingidae of South America Moths of Central America {{Dilophonotini-stub