Cautethia simitia

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Cautethia simitia
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C. simitia
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Cautethia simitia
Schaus, 1932

Cautethia simitia is a species of moth in the family Sphingidae. It was described by Schaus in 1932. [1] It is known from Colombia. [2]

Adults are probably on wing in multiple generations and nectar at flowers.

The larvae probably feed on Rubiaceae species.

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References

  1. "Cautethia simitia Schaus, 1932 sec CATE Sphingidae, 2009". Cate-sphingidae.org. Archived from the original on 2012-07-28. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
  2. "Silkmoths". Silkmoths.bizland.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2011-10-19.