Callionima parce

Fabricius, 1775

Parce sphinx moth

Callionima parce is a sphinx moth (Sphingidae) with a broad Neotropical distribution extending from South America through Central America into the southern United States. The exhibits year-round activity in tropical regions and seasonal activity from April to September in the United States. Larvae feed on Apocynaceae, specifically documented on Stemmadenia obovata.

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Callionima parce BMNHE273327 female un by The Trustees of the Natural History Museum, London. Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.

Callionima parce BMNHE273326 male un by The Trustees of the Natural History Museum, London. Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Callionima parce: /kælɪˈɒnɪmə ˈpɑrseɪ/

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Identification

Wingspan 67–80 mm distinguishes it from smaller sphinx moth . The broad geographic range from South America through Central America to the southern United States may aid in narrowing identification possibilities for specimens from this region.