#bomybcoidea

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Index Entry - Acosmeryx anceus

Taxonomy: Superfamily Bomybcoidea; Family Sphingidae; Subfamily Macroglossinae; Genus Acosmeryx

Food plant/s: Cayratia clematidea “Slender Grape”

Occupation/Territory: Australia (North QLD), Hong Kong, Borneo, India, Papua, and the Philippines.

Sex differences: The females have a very subtle increase in contrast in their patterns.

Caterpillar description: Green, with two parallel lines down the side of the back, with small false eyes underneath. A larger false eye near the head, which should act as a deterrent when the caterpillar pulls its extendable head in. The tail (back horn) is black with a pink tip.

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13/01/21