Proserpinus clarkiae Boisduval, 1852 is a animal in the Sphingidae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Proserpinus clarkiae Boisduval, 1852

Proserpinus clarkiae Boisduval, 1852

Proserpinus clarkiae is a moth species described by specific color patterns and a 30–38 mm wingspan.

Family
Genus
Proserpinus
Order
Lepidoptera
Class
Insecta

About Proserpinus clarkiae Boisduval, 1852

This moth species, Proserpinus clarkiae, has a wingspan ranging from 30 to 38 mm. The orange coloration on the basal area of the forewing underside is either vestigial or entirely absent. On the upper surface of the hindwing, the main color is pale orange or yellowish, and the marginal band of the hindwing is black.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Arthropoda Insecta Lepidoptera Sphingidae Proserpinus

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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