Macroglossum prometheus
Species of moth
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Macroglossum prometheus is a moth of the family Sphingidae.
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| Macroglossum prometheus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Sphingidae |
| Genus: | Macroglossum |
| Species: | M. prometheus |
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| Macroglossum prometheus | |
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Distribution
It is known from south-east Asia and Queensland.
Description
The wingspan is about 50 mm.[2] There is a prominent, subapical, costal, grey patch on the forewing and a sharply defined distal border on the hindwing. Both wing undersides are brown, shaded with khaki, the yellow anal area contrasts sharply. The hindwing upperside has a yellow band which is very sharply defined.
Male dorsal
Male Ventral
Subspecies
- Macroglossum prometheus prometheus
- Macroglossum prometheus lineata Lucas, 1891 (Australia)
