Eupyrrhoglossum

Grote, 1865

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Eupyrrhoglossum is a of hawkmoths ( Sphingidae) comprising three described distributed in the Neotropical region. The genus was established by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1865 and is classified within the tribe Dilophonotini of the Macroglossinae. Species in this genus are characterized by their relatively small size compared to many other sphingids and exhibit the streamlined body form typical of the family. The genus includes E. sagra, E. corvus, and E. venustum.

Eupyrrhoglossum sagra BMNHE273134 female un by The Trustees of the Natural History Museum, London. Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.Eupyrrhoglossum sagra BMNHE273133 male up by The Trustees of the Natural History Museum, London. Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.Eupyrrhoglossum sagra BMNHE273134 female up by The Trustees of the Natural History Museum, London. Used under a CC BY 3.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Eupyrrhoglossum: /juːˌpɪrəˈɡlɒsəm/

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Distribution

Neotropical region; individual occur in Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. Eupyrrhoglossum sagra has been recorded in Cuba and Florida, E. corvus ranges from Mexico to South America, and E. venustum occurs in Central America.

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Taxonomic history

The was erected by Grote in 1865 with Eupyrrhoglossum sagra (originally described as Macroglossa sagra by Poey in 1832) as the type . The name combines Greek elements meaning 'well' (eu), 'fire' (pyrrho-), and 'tongue' (glossum), likely referring to coloration of the or body.

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